XGN's Scores
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For 3,435 reviews, this publication has graded:
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52% higher than the average critic
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6% same as the average critic
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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: | God of War: Ragnarok | |
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| Lowest review score: | Darkstar: The Interactive Movie |
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Positive: 2,032 out of 3435
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Mixed: 1,198 out of 3435
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Negative: 205 out of 3435
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Skylanders SuperChargers is a great game with lots of innovations and changes. Donkey Kong and Bowser both add a lot to the game, which is interesting for any Nintendo fan. This starterpack is definitely worth the money.- XGN
- Posted Oct 1, 2015
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Guns, Gore and Cannoli is a very amusing co-op sidescroller. The game mixes zombies, gangsters, the roaring twenties and co-op to bring a truly amusing experience. This game guarantees co-op fun.- XGN
- Posted Sep 30, 2015
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NBA 2K16 is the best basketball game you can get nowadays. With a story by Spike Lee, titled Livin' Da Dream, it is a great sports game. Unfortunately the story isn't as good as promised, but the gameplay is marvelous again.- XGN
- Posted Sep 30, 2015
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FIFA 16 combines some great new features with the wonderful feeling we know as FIFA. Introducing great innovations on the pitch make the gameplay 'almost' perfect.- XGN
- Posted Sep 23, 2015
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Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer is a blast for everyone who that loved to decorate their home in earlier Animal Crossing games. The options are limitless, however this comes with a few limits in other aspects. As a whole, the game is a blast to play.- XGN
- Posted Sep 22, 2015
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Ultra Despair Girls is the latest installment in the Danganronpa series. This spin-off is good, but not as good as the previous games. The lack of Japanese audio is a big minus.- XGN
- Posted Sep 21, 2015
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Rememoried is in one part walking simulator and the other a puzzle game. The breathtaking audiovisual quality and the surrealistic experience complement the first, but frustrating puzzle mechanics make it a game with two faces.- XGN
- Posted Sep 21, 2015
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 is a fun game for the fans of the franchise. The fun is mostly found in the story mode, but the extra modes become repetitive very quickly.- XGN
- Posted Sep 15, 2015
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PES 2016 is arguably the best PES game to date, and combines dynamic and addictive gameplay with beautiful physics and graphics. EA had better step up their game this year.- XGN
- Posted Sep 13, 2015
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Risen 3: Titan Lords Enhanced Edition is fun, but that's about it. If you're still hooked on a game like The Witcher 3, leave this one alone. If you're looking for a new RPG experience however, give it a go.- XGN
- Posted Sep 9, 2015
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Dishonored Definitive Edition ports the 2012 original version to the powerful Xbox One and PlayStation 4, including all DLC. That means better graphics and extra content. There are some downsides, but there is no better moment to start playing Dishonored.- XGN
- Posted Sep 8, 2015
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Mad Max just breathes the atmosphere from the movies, though it has only a little to do with them. On the other hand the game offers nothing new and doesn't shine specifically. Still, it is a lot of fun to wreak havok across the immense desert.- XGN
- Posted Sep 8, 2015
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Forza Motorsport 6 is one of the most astonishing racing games ever made. The game offers a complete Forza experience with lots of cars, tracks and race types. Unfortunately, the impressive weather system isn't dynamic, but that doesn't spoil the pleasure.- XGN
- Posted Sep 8, 2015
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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.- XGN
- Posted Sep 7, 2015
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Evoland 2 is in all means the successor to Evoland. The game is isn't as straightforward, it takes a lot longer to beat and throws in multiple genres to mix it up. Everyone who loves retro games is gonna love Evoland 2.- XGN
- Posted Sep 7, 2015
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Metal Gear Solid V is the perfect evolution of the Metal Gear Solid franchise. The amount of freedom, customization and the FOX Engine are close to perfection. One of the best stealth games ever made.- XGN
- Posted Sep 7, 2015
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Mario Maker is a must play for Wii U owners, whether they just want to make or play Mario levels. The interface is inviting and straightforward, and the way the game introduces its possibilities is amazing.- XGN
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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Giana Sisters Dream Runners is a game which falls short on a lot of parts. The camera never sits right and the game offers almost no variation. Still it looks nice and offers a fun time racing with four people in platformer-style.- XGN
- Posted Aug 31, 2015
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Mega Man has its most authentic legacy yet with Mega Man Legacy Collection. This bundle contains six games for only 15 euros and delivers the real retro Mega Man experience with extras.- XGN
- Posted Aug 31, 2015
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Lethal RPG: War is an RPG which doesn't add anything new to the genre. Despite doing what it's supposed to do and even offering challenging battles, it never feels original or inspired.- XGN
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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Devil's Third had much promise, but the game turned out to be a huge disappointment. With an unoriginal storyline, boring weapons, inconsistent frame rate and unfairly difficult bosses. It's hard to recommend this game to anyone.- XGN
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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Zombi is still a sweet game, which surely gives you a hell of a scary time. This version misses a few features like the multplayer mode and Ubisoft didn't really brush it up graphically. Still Zombi is a game worth playing.- XGN
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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Until Dawn is a damn near perfect game, which just breathes horror on every level. The game puts you in control of a group of teens and terrifies you while doing so. This is a must have if you own a PlayStation 4.- XGN
- Posted Aug 24, 2015
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This is a remake of the original Gears of Wars for the Xbox 360 (2006). Now, it looks better than ever and contains more aspects and features, like new acts and new multiplayer options.- XGN
- Posted Aug 24, 2015
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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.- XGN
- Posted Aug 21, 2015
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Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is made for a special group of gamers. It wants to persuade you with big bouncing boobs and a fighting system, but it only delivers on the latter. An atrocity.- XGN
- Posted Aug 18, 2015
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ENKI is a game that tries to deliver a replayable horror game, but does not really succeed in doing that. The game is far too short for its price, and the randomisation makes the game annoying more than replayable. Because of that, ENKI fails to convince.- XGN
- Posted Aug 18, 2015
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Fly and survive through the Game-of-the-Year-winning world of BADLAND and discover an astonishing number of imaginative traps, puzzles and obstacles on the way.- XGN
- Posted Aug 13, 2015
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This game looks amazing, thanks to the beautiful artwork. It also offers a nice experience with the tale of a blind girl searching for a red cat. However, it's all a bit too simple.- XGN
- Posted Aug 13, 2015
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Legend of Kay is an update of an old PS2-game. It's not that great in comparison to other PS2-platform series like Rachet & Clank or Jak & Dakter. We have seen better platform-action.- XGN
- Posted Aug 13, 2015
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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.- XGN
- Posted Aug 11, 2015
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Canvaleon freshly combines platforming with stealth gameplay. Unfortunately, the sheer difficulty and the lack of general direction make the game more frustrating than fun.- XGN
- Posted Aug 11, 2015
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Submerged is a great indie-game that proves you don't always need violence in a game for it to be great. Though it's a little on the short side, it's still a great ride.- XGN
- Posted Aug 6, 2015
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Life is Strange Episode 4 is the best Life is Strange game we've seen so far. The story finally gets exciting and fully immersive, and the cliffhanger at the end is a great tease towards the final episode. It also contains more detective elements, which makes the game more active.- XGN
- Posted Aug 6, 2015
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The Never Alone Foxtales content adds an hour of gameplay to the original. There are a few new elements and overall it is a great piece of content. It's very short, but still definitely worth buying.- XGN
- Posted Aug 6, 2015
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Skullgirls offers the necessary depth and artistic images which make it a great game. The soundtrack is fantastic as well, and the game contains a great combat system. The game really stands its ground within the fighting game genre.- XGN
- Posted Aug 6, 2015
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The long awaited return of King's Quest is a great thing. Five minutes of gameplay is enough to fall in love with the fairytale world and all the adventures inside. It also contains some great (doable) puzzles.- XGN
- Posted Aug 3, 2015
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World of Tanks has grown into one of the best-established free-to-play wargames. The game has some improvements and is more accessible for newcomers to the franchise. In short, it's a great game to play with outstanding crossplay functionality.- XGN
- Posted Aug 3, 2015
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N++ is a fast paced game with a small ninja that you have to guide to the end of level. There are a lot of levels, but they flaw with N++ is that it feels like a repetitive tutorial. And that's not how a game is supposed to be.- XGN
- Posted Aug 3, 2015
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This is how you celebrate an anniversary. Rare replay contains more than 700 hours of gameplay, thanks to 30 games. They're all of great quality and contains some great extra features. This collection alone is reason enough to buy an Xbox One.- XGN
- Posted Aug 3, 2015
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Journey is still the amazing experience it was in 2012, with upgraded graphics. If you haven't played it yet this is a must play title to have, simply because it offers a unique experience not quite like anything else.- XGN
- Posted Jul 31, 2015
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Victor Vran is a fresh breeze in the world of Dungeon Crawlers. The improved control of the character and the weapon-system gives it a unique feel, despite the generic levels and enemies.- XGN
- Posted Jul 31, 2015
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Godzilla is a game that could have been fun, but the lack of depth and variety destroy the game. The controls are slow and strange. Added to that, the game misses all the necessary details and m,manages to become dull fast.- XGN
- Posted Jul 23, 2015
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Rocket League combines solid elements from both sport and racing games. It may not be the best sport game in the field, but its hectic matches provide a lot of multiplayer fun.- XGN
- Posted Jul 17, 2015
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God of War 3 Remastered is a fresh take on the last game. A lot of aspects have been polished and it all runs fluently. The added Photo Mode is fun for a while, but ultimately slows down the game. All things considered, it is definitely a game all Playstation 4 gamers should own.- XGN
- Posted Jul 17, 2015
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Although the battles are fun, the story is boring and the lack of multiplayer is unacceptable.- XGN
- Posted Jul 16, 2015
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Guild of Dungeoneering offers a nice mixture of genres with RPG and strategy elements combined in a card game. The gameplay is challenging and elaborate, with the exception of the fighting system, which is a bit simplistic.- XGN
- Posted Jul 16, 2015
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The game approaches the realism of motorsports in general, and the nasty weathe-visuals in the game look good. Overall though, the graphics are not that great and the game doesn't show much improvement over earlier games.- XGN
- Posted Jul 13, 2015
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F1 2015 brings racing gameplay to a new level. Handling is close to perfection with lots of stuff to customize. Howerever, there aren't as many game modes as you would hope.- XGN
- Posted Jul 13, 2015
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The Last Dogma is quite ambitious, if you look at all the influences from other games. However, the game fails at almost every aspect. Aside from the fact that it's almost unplayable, the story is the most lacking. This is especially bad for a story-driven game.- XGN
- Posted Jul 13, 2015
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The Swapper is definitely one of the best puzzle games you can get on Xbox One. The puzzles are challenging, the space station looks amazing and it never gets boring.- XGN
- Posted Jul 8, 2015
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Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition is a Special Edition and remaster in one. The game had been brushed up to 1080p and tweaked for smooth gameplay. Capcom missed some details, but nevertheless this is a must buy.- XGN
- Posted Jul 8, 2015
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Xeodrifter is quite clearly inspired by Metroid, but lacks that game's depth, extensive gameplay and scope. Still, some platform fanatics who crave a challenge will be more than satisfied with Xeodrifter.- XGN
- Posted Jul 3, 2015
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Pro Cycling Manager 2015 adds the Pro Cyclist mode, which is a nice addition for all the beginners of the Pro Cycling Manager franchise. But all in all it doesn't add enough new features, and the same bugs and errors of the previous games still exist.- XGN
- Posted Jul 3, 2015
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This remake still has some of the problems the original game had, but all in all it's nice fighting game that leaves all competitors behind. The addition of three new characters and improved graphics are also very nice.- XGN
- Posted Jul 1, 2015
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PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition has a lot of wasted potential. It's a fun game to play with your friends, but unfortunately the online mode does not work properly, as it contains too many bugs and lag to enjoy the game as you should.- XGN
- Posted Jul 1, 2015
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The third episode from Tales from the Borderlands is magnificent and the best episode of the series so far. Action-packed, character-defining and overall funny. A great piece of work from Telltale.- XGN
- Posted Jun 25, 2015
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The best Batman game by far. Rocksteady has perfected the formula by offering a beautiful open world, more than twenty hours of main story and a broad number of diverse activities. This game really lets the franchise end with a bang.- XGN
- Posted Jun 25, 2015
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Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure hasn't done much in terms of innovation, but its classic, solid gameplay is still a joy to experience. Thanks to the relatively short levels, Miracle Cure is perfect to play during a break or while traveling.- XGN
- Posted Jun 22, 2015
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Yoshi's Woolly World is a fun game that barely repeats itself. There's just so much to discover.- XGN
- Posted Jun 22, 2015
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The game starts off way too slow and fails to grab your attention. There are some cool new features, but these won’t compensate for the cons, which are the difficult controls and almost no use of 3D graphics.- XGN
- Posted Jun 19, 2015
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Fallout Shelter is a nice free game for real Fallout fans. The game features beautiful, characteristic Fallout graphics, but is ultimately lacking in action.- XGN
- Posted Jun 18, 2015
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With its stunning visuals, huge amount of content and challenging, turn-based combat, Chaos Rings III is definitely one of the best mobile games around at this moment.- XGN
- Posted Jun 18, 2015
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LEGO Jurassic World contains a perfect balance between hilarious humor and fun gameplay. It also has great co-op, and revives many of the old favorite Jurassic characters and locations. Combine all this with some cool easter eggs and the fact that the game has zero bugs, and we can easily say it’s one of the best LEGO games in years.- XGN
- Posted Jun 13, 2015
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The Elder Scrolls Online is a fantastic game which offers hundreds of hours of gameplay. The world looks impressive, but when playing alone, other players spoil a lot for you. Despite the hiccups the game has, this is a must have in your collection.- XGN
- Posted Jun 12, 2015
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Fossil Fighters Frontier is a disappointing dinosaur RPG. The story and characters are cliché, there is no sense of adventure and the gameplay is tedious and monotonous. But at least the dinosaurs look cool.- XGN
- Posted Jun 8, 2015
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The Escapists is an entertaining and challenging game, but the constant recon gets a bit boring after a while. Additionally, it had a few annoying bugs.- XGN
- Posted Jun 8, 2015
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Ultra Street Fighter IV is finally available, but not without bugs. These break up a part of the fun in the game, but still it is a game you will love. Too bad it doesn't offer any reason for Ultra players to buy this version.- XGN
- Posted Jun 8, 2015
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The four multiplayer maps in the Supremacy DLC all have a unique appearance and this makes the Supremacy DLC a beautiful addition to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.- XGN
- Posted Jun 8, 2015
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Hatred fails to both be a properly working game and to thoroughly shock. While it does its best to hammer its 'no philosophy'-philosophy home, it doesn't make much of a statement at all.- XGN
- Posted Jun 4, 2015
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Farming Simulator 15 is a game which offers quite some depth for people fanatic enough to invest time in it. However, due to it's unbalanced gameplay and disappointing graphics, not many players will muster such enthusiasm.- XGN
- Posted Jun 2, 2015
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III can't redefine the old concept. It lacks new features but can be considered a fun new story in the successful trilogy.- XGN
- Posted Jun 2, 2015
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Heroes of the Storm is the newest MOBA game that really conquers our hearts. Blizzard reinvents the MOBA genre with unique features in an easy to grasp game.- XGN
- Posted Jun 2, 2015
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Color Guardians is a colorful game. It has some unique mechanics which are quite good, but it demands too much from you. You have to remember the levels so well it's not fun to play anymore.- XGN
- Posted Jun 1, 2015
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Interloper is an interesting strategic game, with a nice graphical style. The matches are quick and are a game of wits, especially against other human opponents. Let's just hope for more game-modes.- XGN
- Posted Jun 1, 2015
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Rack n Ruin combines a funny anti-hero with great graphics but lacks a great gameplay.- XGN
- Posted Jun 1, 2015
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This a nice episode to play. Finally there's some more information about the missing girl and Max goes stealth.- XGN
- Posted May 27, 2015
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House of Wolves is a better expansion than The Dark Below was. It offers some much needed fresh content, but it won't convince any outsiders to join the fun. The price of 20 euros is only fair if you're an avid player.- XGN
- Posted May 27, 2015
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The Final Fantasy X and X-2 are looking better than ever in this HD Remaster. There are some signs of aging though, especially in the background and the animations. Still this game is worth buying if you see what you get for a small price.- XGN
- Posted May 27, 2015
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Toren looks beautiful but is not nice to play. It has bugs and the controls are really bad.- XGN
- Posted May 27, 2015
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Nintendo has managed to create a shooter that is both competitive, and that everybody can enjoy. And with that they created one of the most unique games on the Wii U right now. The presentation is amazing and the gameplay is fun; the single player is okay.- XGN
- Posted May 27, 2015
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Lost Orbit tries to be quick and quirky, but fails with the first element. It doesn't force you to go quick, which is a shame for a game where everything is build around speed. Great atmosphere, music, but a fundamental flaw in gameplay.- XGN
- Posted May 18, 2015
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Brawl is Bloober Teams redemption for Basement Crawl, which failed miserably. Now they make up for it with a much better version of the game. In the multiplayer it offers a lot of fun, but there still is a long way to go.- XGN
- Posted May 18, 2015
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Don't play this game. It sounds nice, but it's not so nice to play! Project Root is more project fail now.- XGN
- Posted May 18, 2015
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The biggest problem with Karmaflow is that the game could've been so much better. The music is amazing and the world in pretty interesting. Gamebreaking bugs and boring puzzles ruin that though, and no metal singer can make that right.- XGN
- Posted May 18, 2015
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a great prequel to The New Order. It still has the points that makes The New Order great, but adds a few new things as well. Unfortunately, the addition of zombies is a bit of a downfall.- XGN
- Posted May 12, 2015
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The Witcher III: Wild Hunt is one of the best RPG games ever made. Its (main) story, excellent visuals, challenging quests and beautiful world makes this one of the best games in 2015.- XGN
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Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition is a great way to get to know the Puzzle & Dragons gameplay, and gives the 3DS another great game to play on the go.- XGN
- Posted May 8, 2015
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Project CARS could be crowned as the king of race games. A few flaws could easily be fixed by patching and updating the game. It’s the best race simulator game you can buy.- XGN
- Posted May 8, 2015
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Tower of Guns is a tribute to the cakewalk. The deadly tower, Tower of Guns' playground, is full of booby traps and weird enemies that change every time you start the game. Unfortunately after a few hours, the game isn't that challenging anymore.- XGN
- Posted May 8, 2015
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Perils of Man is a fun point and click adventure, but there are just too many frustrating parts to make this a great game. Only the biggest fans of the genre should bother with this title.- XGN
- Posted May 8, 2015
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Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is a strange game. On one hand it is a great portable strategy title, with a fun comic book style. On the other hand, however, it takes ages to complete a match, simply because you need to wait between turns.- XGN
- Posted May 4, 2015
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We go back to the hardcore fantasy and the Minion class dragons are awesome! The single-player is a little short, but the unique cards and play style make up for it.- XGN
- Posted May 1, 2015
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Titan Souls knows exactly what it is: a love song to boss battles in video games, combined with a unique combat mechanism. A few frustrations and the short length however keep it from becoming pure greatness.- XGN
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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Tropico 5 on PS4 is just as fun as the PC version. The controls are surprisingly intuitive and the gameplay is addictive. Viva la revolucion!- XGN
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition is a nice opportunity for gamers who haven't yet played the original. Unfortunately the game still suffers from small glitches and the graphics aren't great. Only recommended to the die-hard zombie fans out there.- XGN
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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Assassin’s Creed Chronicles China tries to kill the competition and has some fantastic graphics and gameplay. But we are not sure if we can call it a complete Assassin’s Creed game for a console. An iOS or Android version would've been a better choice.- XGN
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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Although RIDE offers an authentic driving experience and a good selection of vehicles, the technique, visuals and circuits are quite disappointing.- XGN
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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