XGN's Scores

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For 3,435 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 98 God of War: Ragnarok
Lowest review score: 10 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Score distribution:
3436 game reviews
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pro Cycling Manager 2016 is a great experience if you are familiar with cycling. Though PCM 2016 graphics are not the best you have seen, the options that come with it are extensive. Therefore perfect for fans, but too much to handle for newcomers.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokemon GO is already the best thing from 2016. Although the game has some server issues, once these problems are resolved the hype will probably continue. Thanks to limitless possibilities in add ons of Pokemon and features.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    7 Days to Die has a lot to offer for the zombie genre but hides beneath glitches, bugs and bad graphics.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lost Sea is lost at sea, as the game is repetitive, has no save system and makes you backtrack the island, which all look the same, all the time. The colourful environments and the challenges make up a little, but overall it's not a good experience.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Descent DLC is definitely not the best DLC out there for Black Ops 3. Although the remake of Raid (Empire) is pretty cool, the three new multiplayer maps are quite standard. Zombie mode, Korod Grovi, is a big plus once again.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Disney Art Academy lets you draw your favourite Disney characters. Not much else is to be said about the game. It's a game about drawing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Generations is the most complete game Capcom has ever published in the series. With multiple generations and new additions, the game is sure to be a great title for veterans and newcomers alike.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Anarcute is a fun little game in which you try to free the world from brain washing enemies. The game is surprisingly strategic, and the replayability is nice as well. Anarcute tends to feel a bit repetitive during longer play sessions though.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a game which is only really enjoyable for the fans. Other people will have a hard time getting the point. The game is overloaded with characters, levels and modes, but on the other hand the battles are buggy and chaotic.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Ocean 5 had the potential to be a great game, but the game feels only average now. The characters are interesting and look great, but the world itself feels empty. Combat looks great as well, but your team's AI is terrible sometimes. An 'OK' JRPG.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Pac-Man 256 is a fun mobile game ported 1:1 to console. Its one game mode tends to get boring after half an hour. The multiplayer offers about half an hour of fun as well, but not much more than that.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TT Games delivers once again within the LEGO Star Wars franchise. The game is fun, accessible and offers many hours of gameplay. The new elements are great and a solid addition to the game. This is simply a must have.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The last tactical RPG from Tomohiko Deguchi deserves to be explored thoroughly, thanks to its variety of situations and the deep gameplay.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Episode 6 of the Minecraft Story Mode series holds up surprisingly well compared to the other released episodes. A refreshing episode which leaves us hoping the next two episodes will be equally as entertaining.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Inside is one of the best games of this year so far. The puzzles are fantastic and overall it's a very addictive game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game full of potential successes. Unfortunately it lacks atmosphere and features a few annoying elements. Still it is worth a try because of all the options and the changing storylines it offers, but not at full price.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Valentino Rossi is a living legend. Milestone named their next MotoGP game after him and oh my... What a good game. This is very promising for future games to come. Rossi is already a legend, but this game might just become a legend too.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The style is fun and gameplay is somewhat diverse. If you look beyond the colourful lights and shiny colours though, there's not much more than a fairly basic (and easy!) Trials game with a Blood-Dragon skin.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Disappointing on Wii U. The game is repetitive, lacks challenge and doesn't have a single-player mode.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is the long0awaited result of a Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem cross-over. The game provides quite the challenge, but a challenge that's worth experiencing because of it's light-hearted story and traditional JRPG gameplay.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mighty No. 9 is the spiritual successor for Mega Man, but has its own identity. This is not always a good thing however. The game contains a few way-too-childish elements, but the gameplay should keep you satisfied for hours.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Nero stays true to its billing as an interactive novel, and while there are plenty of hiccups in nearly every facet of the game, none of them are particularly experience-ruining.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fragments of Him has poor gameplay, empty characters and the environments lack inspiration. It doesn't do the great story justice, unfortunately.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Dead Secret is great point-and-click thriller with horror aspects. The terrifying mystery to be unraveled, keeps the game enjoyable from beginning to end. Though, the game could use some mesh improvements.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Piece Burning Blood is an easy to play fighting-game with some great graphics. Unfortunately the story mode is somewhat short and the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive after a while. It is still a great game for fans of One Piece despite the flaws.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    ZeGame is one of those games that's easy to learn, but hard to master. By making optimal use of a simple concept (moving a block across obstacles to the finish line) and including a level editor, ZeGame is a great game for every puzzle fan.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Sherlock Holmes: The Devils Daughter is another step closer to a really good Holmes game. It's a really enjoyable game with a lot of improvements. Still the graphics are not up to date and the voice acting is really not good.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Island Definitive Collection is a fine collection of three games. With updates graphics and some new extras, the games are better then ever.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    TurnOn is a simple and rustique game which forces us to slow down and look at differently at our world. A pity the game at the same time forces fast-paced levels and contains some bugs and glitches. Serenity will be found, even though briefly.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Faith has put her running shoes back on and delivers a great free-running experience. The game looks fantastic and the gameplay is smooth. There are a few annoying things in the game like almost invisible glass, but still this is a game you should own.
    • 44 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    This game isn't just a little disappointing. It's by far the worst game to come out this year so far. It's too short and above all very inspirationless.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman Episode 3 is yet another thrilling location to hunt your targets down. Marrakesh offers a lot of interaction, and although it is not as memorable as Sapienza, Marrakesh succeeds in delivering an exciting new manhunt.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a game which offers a lot of morbid but funny gameplay. There are a lot of levels and there certainly is challenge included, but the game never gets memorable. Still you will enjoy this for a while.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overwatch is an extremely polished Hero Shooter and looks absolutely lovely. Teamwork is important and encourages interaction with your teammates. With Overwatch, Blizzard has delivered another masterpiece.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chronicle: Runescape Legends is a new and refreshing take on the CCG genre. While there is quite a steep learning curve, the game itself has addictive gameplay and a lot of different layers.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Homefront The Revolution is basically a fine shooter, but is too early released. The game feels not finished, has a lot of bugs and crashes and is therefore not fun to play.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Kings Quest Chapter 3 is a beautiful new episode in the adventure game series. It's story is colourful and very enjoyable. The characters are amazing, so are the puzzles and action sequences.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Beast unleashes a beast out for revenge. It offers some puzzles, a lot of platforming and even more disgustingly good hack and slash action. There is a lot of stuff to unlock as well which keeps you busy for hours.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadwen is a competent and somewhat enjoyable stealth game, but not exactly memorable. While the core experience and some of its mechanics, such as the time manipulation mechanics, are quite well done, the game suffers from a general lack of polish.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Kirby: Planet Robobot is an extremely fun 2D action platformer that uses old and new mechanics from the series in smart ways. While a bit short, the game is sure to provide a fun gameplay experience.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Far Harbor is the biggest DLC Fallout has ever seen. An intriguing story will make sure there are some tough choices to be made. Definitely a must-have for every Fallout fan.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    The Witcher 3 Blood and Wine is everything you hoped it would be. Toussaint is beautiful, there is so much to do and the new features make sure you want to start up The Witcher 3 again. An essential purchase for anyone who loves The Witcher 3.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Time will tell whether or not Hearthstone will keep appealing to new players. With Whispers of the Old Gods the game feels new and fresh once again that two years after the release of the vanilla game still makes it worth playing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Total War Warhammer is literally one of the best franchise combinations ever made. A huge amount of content, made real by unique gameplay features and a handy user interface, makes it a must-have for every strategy fan.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It seems Telltale is leaning on former glory by releasing as many games as they can. This does affect the quality of their games, as is unfortunately shown in The Walking Dead Michionne. Quantity over quality, in this case.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DOOM is back with fast action, huge guns and a ton of demons to defeat. Id Software delivers great graphics and gameplay, with a multiplayer and Snapmap mode to keep you busy for a long time to come.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Fates Revelation is exactly what DLC is supposed to be like. It adds a whole new perspective on the story of Fire Emblem Fates and feels essential to understand the full plot. Definitely a must-have if you want to know all the ins and outs.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This free upgrade is worth playing and brings the EUFA Euro to your console or PC. Konami has updated a lot, but is it enough?
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Battleborn looks and feels amazing, with unique characters and their upgrade systems. Though the PvP is awesome, the story missions are very monotonous and the storyline is hard to follow thanks to the weird online system.
    • 93 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Uncharted 4 is Drake's last adventure and absolutely his best one. The game looks fantastic and plays even better. The numerous new features and multiplayer modes bring even more enjoyment. This is a must buy for every PlayStation 4 gamer.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Alienation looks great and is a very entertaining game if you are playing with friends. There are a few hiccups in the online multiplayer and there is no offline multiplayer. If you want to play a classic arcade shooter with friends this is your game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hitman episode two is even better than the first one. Sapienza gives you more room and toys to play with, which results in a satisfying playing experience. There are a few hiccups here and there, but overall this is a strong second adventure.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    UnEpic is a big Metroidvania game which offers tons of weapons, enemies and rooms. It easily entertains you for 15 hours, but meanwhile the jokes can become an overkill. Still, the game is absolutely worth your time and money.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Herolike is a Roguelike RPG which lacks in gameplay options and characters. The soundtrack and permadeath options are original.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    New maps are fast paced, compact and interesting. Above all the new maps are very colourful and bright. Detailing in Verge and Knockout finishes of the Eclipse DLC. Zombie map, Zetsobou no Shima, comes with new interesting puzzles.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    MXGP2 doesn't deserve to be the only motocross game of this generation. The game looks ugly, it's technically outdated and has lots of bugs. Don't buy this one.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Fox Zero is a true Star Fox game, and a joy to play with the new and innovative controls. However the game is held back by the inconsistent graphics, the framerate and short game length.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Star Fox Guard is a nice additional game, but fails to stay interesting. The gameplay mechanics are quite original and remind us of a combination between a tower defense game and Five Nights At Freddy's. Unfortunately the levels get way too repetitive.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Level 5 has created yet another brilliant JRPG with a huge amount of content. Yo-Kai Watch is a neat game with some great absurdist humour and an incredibly original combat system. We believe the hype.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    We've spent at least 12 hours in Dungeon of the Endless, and we haven't seen the end yet. And yet we start our quest over and over again, because the tactical gameplay and the element of luck that comes with randomly generated environments makes this game something special.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Republique is a stealth game that delivers a strong overall story, while delivering a unique gameplay experience. You explore the game through the lens of a camera, which is a lot of fun despite the flaws the game has.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is tough to recommend the Outer Rim expansion, because it doesn't highlight any of Star Wars Battlefront's stronger points. You are basically getting more of the same, and if that is what you are looking for, that is what you will get.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Wasteland Workshop offers just a small package of content. Most props are a great addition to your settlement, but that's everything positive about the DLC. Taming creatures takes no effort, and the AI is broken.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ratchet and Clank is one of the most exciting platform games in the last few years.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Resident Evil 6 makes a great introduction for newcomers to try the RE games. That being said, besides some graphical improvements there isn't any new content being offered for players who've already played the game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Stella Glow turns out to be a very pleasant surprise. The story and characters are written well and while the gameplay isn't very innovative, it's highly addictive. If you like story-based tactical JRPG's, we can recommend you pick up Stella Glow.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The second episode of The Walking Dead Michonne is disappointing in many ways. A boring story, no connection with the characters and a lot of bugs. Telltale really has to step up its game for the final episode.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Are you looking for a twin stick coöp shooter, here it is. Assault Android Cactus Review is fun to play and also difficult.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Enigmatis would've been great for a mobile title to play on the get-go. For a console-based game it lacks quality in voice acting and plot, which is ultimately what a point and click game should focus on, given the absence of ''real'' gameplay.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Thieves Guild is one of the missing factors in ESO. Bringing the criminal guild to Tamriel stands for lots of new quests en new gameplay in an completely new area. It sets the tone for future DLC.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dark Souls 3 is a great installment in the Souls series. Comprehensive, challenging and immense, the game does its best to impress with every aspect. Being true to the series, however, the game does have the usual technical issues.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With Episode 5 of the Telltale Minecraft series they are setting up a good base for the next three episodes when it comes to the storyline. All they need to do now is come up with a proper villain, not abandon storylines and ideologies and make the quicktime events interesting and Telltale with have something good on their hands.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DiRT Rally races to the current-gen consoles. It brings a worthy competitor in a tight market with near perfect handling. Although it lacks content in certain areas, it is a must buy for gamers in need of a challenge.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quantum Break is a solid shooter but the game doesn't meet our hopes and expectations. Its story doesn't impress, and the story is rather short.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is a fun game which will put a smile on your face. Don't expect too much of it, all you have to do is expect the fun you'll have with it.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even though the game has some cool mechanics in place, the rest of the game is simply average. The technical issues and dumb AI definitely also hurt the overall appeal. This makes the game hard to recommend to anyone but hardcore Heroes fans.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This unique puzzle game is remade for the PlayStation 4, with hard but fun puzzles and an Indiana Jones like character, you'll be having a lot of fun with the game. Don't expect an AAA-title, just a very fun puzzle game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though the story in Nights of Azure isn't original, combining it with a lesbian love story and a great battle system works out for the game. Sometimes the cutscenes lack great graphics, but the music and the low budget compensates for these flaws.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    After Need for Speed Undercover the core NFS-games seemed to have become lost glory. This new Need for Speed however marks the return of those core Need for Speed elements and shows that the voice of the fans really is heard by the developers.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Trackmania Turbo is an ode to the fans of the franchise, who are able to play the best Trackmania game so far on consoles. But how long are you willing to keep playing?
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Just Cause 3 Sky Fortress is a sweet addition to the game. Especially with the Bavarium Wingsuit. Sadly it doesn't take very long before you complete the story and are left with not much else to do again.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The first add-on got a well made, but short story with an intriguing plot. In addition to this, you are able to build your own mechanical friends! However, Automatron feels unbalanced and is full of known bugs.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition delivers a even better experience than the original. The two new worlds look stunning and the possibility to fast travel is excellent.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Action Henk is a fun, quick game and easy to control, but difficult to master precisely. It reminds us of Trials, with a good but frustrating trial and error system. However, after a while you'll get tired of Henk for a day or two.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors 4: Empires is a good step in the right direction, with a lot more depth and strategics thanks to the Politics Phase. But the gameplay itself is still the same compared to the original and the graphics have not improved either.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a good game that combines first-person shooter gameplay with RPG elements. It's a though game, but short. However it has a lot of replay value.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors Legends is more than a port of the Wii U version. It has a lot more content and offers a lot of fanservice. But it gets repetitive pretty quick. Still, this Musou is worth playing.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat XL is the total package for newcomers, with a lot of content and fighters included. The first day fans however pay a hefty price to get all the new content.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Pokkén Tournament is a fresh new fighting game with our favorite pocket monsters. The game is light on content, but the game makes up for it with tight gameplay and great visuals during battles. Like any great fighting game: easy to learn, hard to master.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA Sports UFC 2 brings the ultimate UFC experience back to the consoles. The game looks amazing, has lot of detail and plenty of content.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Earth Defense Force 4.1 is quite a disappointment given it's a remaster. A full-price release is far from ideal for this game and things like the mediocre framerate and graphics don't work in its favour either. But if you make the step to play Earth Defense Force 4.1 co-op with your friends, it makes for a fun-level not many games have been able to reach.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kholat could have been an amazing game, but it just isn't. It's based on a true story and looks great. The game start really good, but then slips away in boredom. The tension it needs just fades away really quickly.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Division offers a beautiful and realistic world which is greatly supported by fun and well-balanced gameplay with lots of variety in skills and weapons. But for now the game lacks high level content, making the experience a bit repetitive in the end.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The tone has been set for the first season of Hitman. De gameplay feels familiar plays better than any other Hitman game. The concept of releasing the game in episodes is new, and we'll have to see how things work out but episode one is definitely a good start. Some could say the amount of content is a bit scarce, with only one fundamental level, but that doesn't take away the fact that there's plenty to do in Hitman.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    Time for the second and last DLC for Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Although not memorable and not as good as Jack the Ripper, you're bound to have some real AC-fun. Short but may very well be worth trying for the big fans out there.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Black Desert Online is a MMORPG which provokes mixed feelings. A great and versatile combat system and beautiful graphics are being diminished by the countless bugs and a confusing user interface. Maybe a little too much information with too few tutorials.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Tiny Troopers Joint Ops is a decent twin-stick shooter, where you can control up to three miniature soldiers. Although a bit repetitive, you get much content for just 10 euros.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Move or Die worked out pretty good for Those Awesome Guys. The minigames are great to play and with controllers the couch co-op is funny as well. Sadly the matchmaking works poorly right now which makes playing online a bad experience sometimes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitman GO Definitive Edition is an interesting and unique puzzle game with enough variation to keep it entertaining. However it misses a bit of challenge, except for how to deal with the irritating camera standpoint.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deponia Doomsday contains one of the greatest opening scenes we've ever seen in a Point 'n Click/Adventure game, featuring none other than David Hayter. It's a must-play if you enjoyed classics such as The Curse of Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle.

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