XGN's Scores

  • Games
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 Kingdom Hearts III
Lowest review score: 10 Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
Score distribution:
3436 game reviews
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Klonoa sees the revival of two beloved, but underappreciated platformer games from the early PlayStation years. While the graphics have been souped up, the gameplay is near identical including its unique use of catching and using enemies. Some quality-of-life changes have been made to make the games more accessible to both old and new players, most notably a more modern use of checkpointing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Playing MotorStorm RC feels like a crime. For only six euros you get a game that's fun to play, is very addictive, looks great and has plenty of content.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead The Final Season is a thrilling finale of one of the greatest game franchises of all time.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Rabbids go Home is a very nice game which unfortunately scores bad on the graphics. Still Rabbids go Home is fun to play thanks to the nice gameplay and the overload of humour.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Missing Link is a good addition to Deus Ex: Human Revolution but has some lesser moments as well. The first half of the game is simply great, after that you'll be running from A to B in places you've visited before, making it kinda dull. Nevertheless The Missing Link can be a lot of fun because it combines all the aspects that made the Deus Ex franchise so great.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For a real bargain price you'll get three great games which will give you hours of fun. The games are still great even though there aren't any real changes in the gameplay. If you missed one or more of these games, or you just want to play the games again then this trilogy is a real must buy!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Same Samus, different world means Beyond is a fine combination between everything that makes Metroid games great, with some much needed additions. The open world addition isn't really that great, but the play with new psi-powers and bike keep the gameplay fresh.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Skylanders Imaginators is a worthy sequel which brings a lot to the table. Despite some shortcomings, it is a worthy followup in the popular franchise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a decent Japanese role playing game but the truth is Ni No Kuni is better.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shadow Warrior 2 is really enjoyable if you play with four players. The loading screens are, however, annoying and the game is not completely balanced. In the end it is a nice enough game with over the top action.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's a fun strategy game which you play with the GamePad. There are different campaigns to play and it's really addictive because of all the things you have to handle at the same time: money, soldiers, mana and so on.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This year's NBA 2K game is one of the best in recent years. The MyCareer mode has an actual interesting story with a great cast of characters. The Jordan challenge is an incredible addition to the game and is really fun to play through. MyTeam is basically the same as last year but added Triple threat co-op, which is cool. The game does have some framerate issues and camera bugs which could be annoying but every good aspect of the game makes up for it.
    • 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
    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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spin Cycle offers a lot of unique and tough puzzles for a low price. Although it has its defects, it manages to entertain you.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For new players, Super Street Fighter IV - Arcade Edition is a great game to enter the world of Street Fighter. The casual gamer won't find much fun in this new arcade edition but the fighting fans will have the time of their life!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Minis on the Move is filled with plenty of content to keep you busy for a long time. The puzzles quickly get more challenging, keeping you from dozing off. All in all a great puzzle game for on the road.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a very fun, but also frustrating 2D-platformgame. It's all about figuring out puzzles, figuring out how to get to the next level. Your clone will definitely die a couple of times, but the way he smashes is very fun to look at, so you will probably not feel sorry. This videogame with more than 80 levels is definitely worth your money.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Days Gone Remastered adds little in terms of graphics or improvements on old faults. Loading times are still there and old bugs are (still) not fixed, while introducing new ones with DualSense support. Additions like permadeath and horde mode are welcome but not enough to warrant the upgrade.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Side Order DLC adds an interesting new mode to Splatoon 3. The Tower of Order is surprisingly challenging and the gameplay is diverse with color chips to change your playstyle. However, we would have liked to see some more variation in challenges and boss fights, which makes the randomized floors feel the same a bit too quickly. For the price however, Side Order is a must-have DLC for fans of Splatoon 3.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although the graphics are outdated, it is still a game to enjoy. People who play the CoD-games a lot, but never played the first part on the PC, now have the chance to play this first Call of Duty game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bejeweled 3 is a good puzzle game with a lot of different modes. But it is very expensive for the amount of content you'll receive!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Persistence VR is one of the best VR games out there. Don't hesitate, buy this game and you will get a unforgettable horror experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nobody Wants to Die is a short, but action-packed adventure, set in a dystopian version of New York. The excellent voice-cast and story succeed in immersing you in this futuristic murder mystery, albeit with a little more handholding than hoped. Still, for fans of the walking simulator genre, there is a lot to love here.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The latest edition of Chime has some very catchy beats and has the same great gameplay that we're used to. A multiplayer mode and some more levels could have bumped this game up to a 9,0.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chaos on Deponia goes on where the beautiful Deponia has left. It brings a very funny story with characters that are just as funny. For a middle child it's still very satisfying to play and the ending even makes you scream for more. Truly a great game for the fans of point-and-click adventures.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    You're constantly doing the same thing in Space Channel 5: Part 2. You can only play it for a little while before the boredom kicks in. The game is weird and absurd, making it surprisingly charming.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    When you are a true gameplay fetishist, The Wonderful 101 is simply a game you cannot skip. It manages to make you love gaming even more than you already do.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The game offers a quirky life simulation managing Mii characters on a lively island, focusing on relationships, humor, and unexpected interactions, though its long term appeal depends on tolerance for repetition.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You might not expect it but Mario Golf is an extremely fun game to play. It is filled with lots of content and Mario manages to present Golf as an entertaining sport.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The game is a nice GameCube port and definitely worth its money (only 30 euro's). The controls are good and Donkey Kong lovers will recognize a lot of cool old stuff while playing!
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Do you want to play in a band? Then Rock Band 4 is your best friend. It's only a shame that it's too expensive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The latest game in the Killzone franchise shows that a FPS game is welcome on the PlayStation Vita. The controls are magnificent and the graphics are beautiful for a Vita game. However, there’s nothing better than the Killzone games on the consoles.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WarioWare Gold is a greatest hits game. It combines the best from the previous game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    When people talk about Dragon's Dogma, they immediately ask the question weither it's better than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Don't do that. Both games are just great in their own way.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you don’t want to do the same thing over and over, you hate a game over screen and need a tutorial to understand what you’re doing, Don’t Starve isn’t the game for you. It’s difficult, challenging and divers, which makes it a great experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Skullgirls is a fun and surprisingly deep fighter with cute audiovisuals and great gameplay. Its only flaw is the lack of a command-list.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This collection of remasters is not adding anything important. There are some upgrades in both games, but nothing is really big. Still the games are very much worth their money and offer tens of hours of gameplay for little money.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While Face Off adds an intense new game mode, the Spec-Ops missions fail to impress. The balance between the content in this expansion isn't right at all.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    PES 12 is a great soccer game that shouldn't be compared to FIFA 12. PES 2012 is different and is a lot better than other recent games in the franchise.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Eastward is a charming RPG with a colourful cast of characters, but unfortunately leaves a lot of questions left unanswered. However that doesn't mean you should skip this one, as up until the ending it is enjoyable.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thirteen years ago one might have titled this game as the crown jewel of role-playing games. But today, the Enhanced Edition of Baldur's Gate II shows us clearly how times have changed in the gaming world. It's the perfect excuse for those who want to back to the golden gaming era, but newcomers to these kind of games might have a hard time becoming immersed.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    State of Decay offers a huge world full with people that are trying to survive. You can help them or leave them to rot. Your choices have impact in the course of the game and you direct it. Through skill trees and loot you gain more power to defeat the undead and despite the bugs and laggy framerate, State of Decay is a true survival of the fittest.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    SEGA has every right to be proud of Sonic Colours. The decent, yet simple gameplay makes it one of the best Sonic games in years.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A fun game for people without a console. LEGO Lord of the Rings isn’t as memorable as it’s console brothers, it still offers a lot of fun and more than other iOS games.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghosts is good and bad at the same time, it still feels as Call of Duty and is therefore a good first-person shooter. But the game also lacks real innovations and is playing too safe.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The idea is nice, but the implementation does not deserve a high mark. If you are a fan of tower defense games, then you can try the game for free and play some levels. When you like it, then you can purchase the full game for € 2.99.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Disney Infinity 3.0 is the latest installment in the Infinity series. We think it's the best Disney Infinity game yet. Star Wars and Inside Out add a lot to the game, and there's enough to experience.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A beautiful game. Without spoken words and in a colorful world you'll get to know a deep story about a child's sickness.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a fine remaster for those wanting to experience the story of Zack Fair before Rebirth comes out. This is however a by the books remaster including all of the cringeworthy dialogue and stiff animations. The new additions and graphical upgrades are really good, but don't expect this to be on the same level as 2020's FFVII Remake.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a fun and deep JRPG with loads and loads of content. Add to that fantastic music and graphics, a cool setting and over a hundred hours of gameplay. If only the story was a little more interesting.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's funny that The Kaito Files works so well without Judgment protagonist Yagami. Kaito's charm and past keeps you entertained throughout this short, but sweet adventure that's got all the classic Yakuza charm with a great new story.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the best Skylanders game. It's funny, it's sweet; it's just everything. Every gamer needs to buy and play this. But be careful, the gameplay is addictive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a nice beat 'em up title with four player co-op support, but it isn't really special. Most frustrating is the bad save system, like it was 20 years ago.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a difficult game and therefore suited for a small audience. The learning curve is quite steep and the game expects you to have played the first game. A game for the die-hard fans and alike but not for the casual console game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game offers a unique experience. Play as Six and escape while you have to puzzle and defeat enemies. Defeat them by using your head, all you need to do is run, climb and puzzle.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This War of Mine - The Little Ones looks great and depicts a realistic view of survival in wartime. It is an unforgiving game with a lot of moral choices, but the replay value is pretty low. Still it is a game worth playing.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ace Combat Assault Horizon is a really fun game. The dogfights, the really cool online mode and the helicopters are great additions, make this a need to buy game for every aspiring pilot.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Life is Strange 2 is a worthy sequel to both Life is Strange and Before the Storm. The game can't compete with either of them, but makes for a good third game. The story of Sean and Daniel is compelling and keeps you interested. Although there is a quiet episode in the middle of the story and not everything makes the impact you expect.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    El Shaddai offers a unique experience trough fantastically weird environments, accompanied by beautifully fitting music. Along with the solid gameplay it makes for a great game, though it is slightly pestered by a lack of variation and camera issues.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghostbusters: The Video Game is absolutely a worthy third part in the Ghostbusters series. This game is definitely a must have for every Ghostbusters fan, but probably for every other gamer as well.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an enjoyable adventure, with a strong narrative focused on emotions and personal grief, and combat that is both fun to play and customizable to your liking. Sadly, an unstable frame rate and issues in both pacing and choice impact, do take away a bit from that shine.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With Dead Rising 3, the Xbox One has a great launch title. Expect hundreds, even thousands, of zombies on your screen who are all waiting to get mowed down by you. Still, the graphics are a bit clingy sometimes.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fourth episode of Tales from the Borderlands is the best one: a hilarious shootout with Rhys, a story you want to explore and that typical Borderlands humor. The emotional aspect doesn't work quite as well here, but it still holds up.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    All in all, definitely a fun game which, despite the errors, still gets a rather high score. The most important factor for this score is the great gameplay combined with very good sounds. Furthermore the addition of Wii Motionplus! in combination with the cheap price earns this game a fine [75].
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This fighting game is nice due to all the swords but has not so much content. Therefore it's not a game you will play for month, more for a couple of weeks. Also the story is a bit weak and outdated.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The best footie is FIFA 14. PES 2014 is better than last year's version but still has a lot of problems, like framerate issues and the game is constantly loading.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The singleplayer storyline is far from interesting but the awesome gameplay makes up for it. R.U.S.E. brings a fresh breeze into the RTS genre and strategists will have, without a doubt, tons of fun with this game.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Third time is the charm for Hyrule Warriors, because with its release as Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition it's better than ever. The game provides a lot of content for players to enjoy and includes enough characters to keep it diverse.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    UFC 4 is the best MMA-game to date, but that's partially because of a lack of competition from other developers. As is to be expected from a game that's part of a series, EA doesn't invent the wheel but improves gradually on its own formula. The evolution points, career mode, clinch possibilities and some other new features are nice, but is it enough to justify its price tag? We doubt it.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Who would have thought that playing a dictator could be so much fun. You are the one in control of developing your own island. New dictators might be a bit intimidated by the amount of options the game offers, but fortunately you can get a little help if you want. Because you're able to create your own playstyle, Tropico 4 will be able to keep you busy for many hours.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    WWE 2K26 improves the wrestling experience with more dynamic matches and smoother gameplay. The game offers new modes and content for wrestling fans. However, some of the storylines feel underwhelming, preventing the game from fully reaching its potential.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty Zombies Chronicles brings some of your favorite Call of Duty zombie maps to one game. Its premise of a complete zombie experience is not fulfilled because of the price versus the amount of content it has to offer.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Where Legends: Arceus focused on collecting, Legends: Z-A does the same for the combat system. Complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and a wealth of customization options, you're completely free to choose your own path in Lumiose City. Except for the slow opening hours, where the story requires patience before you can truly explore Lumiose City to your heart's content.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    DOOM Eternal The Ancient Gods Part Two is a great finale story-wise, but when it comes to gameplay it is rather disappointing. The few new enemies and mechanics feel shallow and the actual final boss fight is a flop compared to what we've gotten in Eternal and the previous installment of DOOM. So just like Doomguy, we'll patiently have to wait until we can get going again because there's an itch that needs scratching.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is a story-driven masterpiece. Even though you will be able to finish it within 4-6 hours, it will leave you breathless and blown away.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's shorter than Forsaken, but offers a story that spreads the entire season and adds loads of successful changes. Armor 2.0 is the biggest change and it's a brilliant move. We do hope that Bungie adds more loot, because at the moment it's pretty barebones.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unfortunately there are only a few improvements in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. PES-fans will be happy with some improvements in the different modes, but general soccer fans are better off with EA's FIFA 10.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    FIFA 22 offers a lot of new elements on next-gen. Gameplay is finally going in a clear direction and provides a clear picture of what to expect from this iteration of FIFA. Even though the gameplay finally seems fine, there are quite a few problems. Career is near unplayable thanks to loads of bugs and glitches, Ultimate Team is still a pay-to-win fest and a lot of modes are clearly less important than cash cow Ultimate Team, which is understandable, but still frustrating.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man 10 is on certain moments a good game, but it drops stitches as well. Furthermore, the bosses aren't all original and the soundtrack is a little bit annoying. Still the game offers enough innovation to keep you busy for hours.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Annihilation offers exactly the same as the last two map packs: great maps, but little innovation. Those who are just looking for some new terrain, will be pleased though. Those who look for a new experience, won't.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Teslagrad is a great puzzle platformer. The magnets really add something different to the puzzles and the game is well thought-out. Unfortunately it's a bit short, but the replay value of Teslagrad is amazing and you'll keep playing it just to discover more.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    A larger playable area, new weapons, abilities, vehicles and a new storyline haven't always proven to be a working formula in the past. Nonetheless did Techland take these elements and combined them to great success.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Everybody's Golf is a fun game for everybody. But it could have been better. You unlock things, but this takes a lot of time and there are not a lot of surroundings. Besides that this is a game you can play for hours and still have fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Deathtrap is a fresh combination of an action RPG and a Tower Defense-game. The game is quite challenging with a steep learning curve, but repays that with great mechanics, 4-player co-op and a cheap price.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kokuga is a great game with fun boss fights and an interesting card system.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Elden Ring Nightreign departs a lot from the usual FromSoftware formula, which doesn’t always work out. From a hasty experience to boss fights you can’t learn from, it can often be frustrating. The mechanics are solid however and it might tap into a whole new audience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This will be the most complete Kingdom Hearts game ever. And it’s in HD! Finally we can go back and fight with Sora, Donald and Goofy. The disappointing aspect of the package is the lack of Kingdom Hearts II, while 358/2 Days feels a bit strange.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Starhawk is a decent online multiplayer game, but the gameplay is not unique enough. The concept is original, but lacks variation. You won't remember this game in thirty years.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This arcade racing game from SEGA is, to some extent, nice to play, but after a while it becomes monotonous. It's fun for the variation, but we don't recommend this title.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    EA Sports MMA certainly is based on a good foundation but Electronic Arts will need some more time to optimize the formula. Add another year of practice and UFC Undisputed will need to watch its championship belt.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Shmup Collection bundles three unique shoot em ups in one collection. The three games are very different from each other but have one thing in common: They make you sweat bullets. Two of the three games are remastered, but one only got ported to the Switch. Next to that two of the games are short. Luckily the unique elements make you come back for more time after time. If your heart beats faster with bullet hell games, this is the collection you want.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Episode 4 is not like the others. This episode focuses on solitude, reflection and reconnection. It features some exiting moments but they come too late. Still. A good setup for a great ending.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With a distinct and interesting artstyle, which mixes a realistic car and city with streetart cartoon drawings for special effects, NFS Unbound definitely sets itself apart from the rest. The game sports a Souls-like mechanism of risk vs reward and a day-night cycle that work, but also hinders progress through the storyline. the races are fun and the many collectibles are well integrated. The near-mandatory police chases quickly become a nuisance and we wouldn't mind if those didn't make a return.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No Man’s Sky Next isn't a sequel, but it almost feels like one. The update improves the game a lot and gives it a whole new look of feel.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sky Force Anniversary blends a classic formula with modern-day visuals and social interactions. It's a wonderfuly simplistic game with solid gameplay and while it does get repetitive and frustrating at times, you keep coming back to play some more.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Turtle Rock Studios has once again created a fantastic co-op shooter with Back 4 Blood. The game is good when playing solo, but amazing when playing with three friends. The gameplay, characters, and card system make the game dynamic and create another dimension for us to enjoy. These things are so great, making the cookie-cutter story and the repetitiveness of the environments just a bit more painful and unfortunately, these elements hold the game back.

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