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 God of War: Ragnarok
Lowest review score: 10 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Score distribution:
3436 game reviews
    • 85 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Inquisition is BioWare's new masterpiece and they weren't bluffing. The RPG has everything a fan of the genre could wish for: an amazing amount of gameplay, a great story and extreme beauty. A must-have for everyone that calls himself a gamer.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    PES 2015 is the best game in the franchise in years, thanks to superb gameplay and the exciting My Club-mode. Despite its good looks, its presentation is worse and the licenses are yet again incomplete.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A ton of fun and a good (re)introduction to Nintendo’s 8-Bit classics. Even though it has slight hints of a double rehash, Ultimate NES Remix is still an addicting throwback to the glory days of the Nintendo Entertainment system.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The Muppets Movie Adventures is a very short and simple game. It offers not much depth, but more important, only five levels. It looks nice, but not great, and the same goes for the gameplay. It's just too simple.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Legend of Korra is a fun game, but could have been a lot better. It misses the complete point of the series and doesn't offer any depth. Aside from that the game is just simple, but entertaining.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Supercross isn't the game fans were hoping for. It lacks diversity in content, the graphics are below par and other small mistakes makes you want to forget playing this game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    MXGP for PS4 has four extra tracks and slightly better graphics, but is still the same boring, almost clinical and thus disappointing motocross game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut is an amazing horror game. The ambiance is perfect. It will get you hooked and will not leave you alone until you figure out what is happening.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    In the end, Civilization: Beyond Earth is just a really average game. Firaxis has some nice new idea's - like the tech-web and the way aliens behave -, but they don't cover the fact that the title has some flaws.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Advanced Warfare is the best Call of Duty in years. Kevin Spacey is brilliant and the multiplayer is just smooth. The best shooter of 2014.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Project Spark feels more like a tool to make your own videogames than a videogame on its own. We are not too fond of the in game transactions, but other than that Project Spark is free to play and gives you the opportunity to make in depth levels.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pac-Man as a platform game is a nice idea, however the title could have been much better. Levels are real empty and it's all too simple. But kids will love it, no doubt about that.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dance, sweat, sing: do it all in Just Dance 2015. It's a fun game for parties.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lords of the Fallen is a challenging but fair game. It does look a lot like and plays like Dark Souls, but that's one if its strengths. With the addition of a good XP system and some fun challenges, Lords of the Fallen is good RPG to have for your next-gen consoles.
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    • 45 Critic Score
    It´s disappointing that The Sacred Tears TRUE doesn´t impress, as the love of the developers is clearly visible and the game has some interesting ideas. Especially the fighting system sounds promising in theory, but fails to deliver an exciting strategic experience.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    An awesome character and a big open world to play in, that's what you get in Sunset Overdrive. Lots of weapons, power-ups, mutants and a great way to travel, making it an unique experience for every player.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Minecraft is finally available for the PlayStation 4 and it's still a great game. With a bigger world and more view-distance, Minecraft is a perfect game for both beginners and PS3-veterans, though the game doesn't offer anything new.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes is nice, especially for kids. It's cute, but one must say that Skylanders Trap Team is king.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zen Studios has adapted the series and put it inside two pinball machines. They are very entertaining but very chaotic at times. Especially the sounds are chaotic and annoy easily. Worth buying.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is weird and refreshing, it offers a lot of things to collect and a lot of possibilities in adjusting your characters. The fighting system is not very good, and Akiba's Trip is a long one as you get a load screen every five seconds.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The gorgeous design of this game cannot hide the fact that this actually is a very limited shooter that gets boring very easily. Too bad, because it is a game that is very easy to learn.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fighting in this game really feels great, as well as the interesting conversations and the possibility to succeed in multiple missions simultaneously. Sometimes the game is not clear enough and the balance between missions and difficulty is a bit iffy.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    F1 2014 offers a very strong AI and a great MyCareer-mode, plus marvelous visuals on the last-gen. Unfortunately it does not compare to next-gen games and the arcade racing seems a bit off for a F1-game.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The world that Walt Disney shaped really comes to life in this cutesy 3DS-game. Though there is lots of content to play through, the framerate is bad and there is not enough challenge to make this game really worth while.
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    • 55 Critic Score
    This is a game with a very unique subject and fun contracts, but you do not really get to control the ship yourself and the choices you make have too little influence.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Evil Within offers the right horror atmosphere with strong gameplay and lots of challenges. That makes it extra unfortunate that the story is weak, the camera is annoying and there are lots of bugs.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Even though it looks infinitely better on the PC, Ryse: Son of Rome still remains a dull tech demo that's repetitive and offers very little gameplay-wise. It's very pretty to look at, but extremely boring to play.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The graphics of Fairy Fencer F are interesting and fun, especially the characters make this game lovely. It is too bad that it is a little bit too classical RPG, as it does not do a lot of good new things to the genre. Plus, the storyline has not been worked out very well throughout the game, which is a big miss.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    There will be a group of people that will love this game, but most people won't. You have to have so much patient, strategic insight and commitment, it is a tough game to really enjoy. There are so many RPG's that are way better, why waste your time on this one?
    • 87 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    NBA 2K15 might be the best sports game of the year. NBA Live is not a competitor for NBA 2K15, as 2K15 is way better thanks to the great gameplay, thorough MyGM-mode and the phenomenal A.I.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The famous Borderlands formula is impressive in this new game in which the gravity on the moon makes shoot-outs very different. This is still a special Borderlands game with interesting gameplay that takes more than 30 hours.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It is admirable that an indie studio comes up with a unique game that offers a great puzzle idea. Your shadow is your friend, but the controls definitely are not.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Gauntlet is a fun dungeon crawler to play with a friend or two. Too bad the game is not very long. It is not very deep as well, but for people that just want to hack away relentlessly, Gauntlet is a good buy.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition offers the same solid game experience, but as the DLC's that are included are not brilliant, we wonder if the the astonishing graphics is worth the big price difference with the original one.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even though Bayonetta 2 is very much like the first one in the franchise, it is lovely to hack and slash around with the oversexualised Cereza. The animal transformations of the witch are awesome and it is a very solid game for hours of fun.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Creative Assembly promised us horror and the old school Alien setting. Well, they delivered. The game looks and plays awesome and makes you feel scared sh.tless every minute of the way.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DriveClub is one of the greatest racing games we've seen so far on the PlayStation 4. There is a lot of content in the game in both online and offline and the challenges add lots of additional gameplay. The multiplayer experience with your teammates is certainly original in its kind.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though a bit on the short side, Heavy Bullets offers fun and addictive gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. It also introduces a game mechanic that feels fresh and brings something new to the realm of shooters.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Endless Legend turned out to be a much better turn-based strategy game than its predecessor. The maps are fantastically detailed, there's a lot of depth, and the different races are very diverse.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Flockers doesn't do much that we haven't seen before in Lemmings. It's still a decent game though, but it lacks variation and certain levels will bring you a lot of frustration.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Stronghold Crusader 2 delivers exciting RTS battles and is a fun castle-building simulation, which challenges the player every single match. Despite this, the game is disappointing in many other areas, and because of that we yearned numerous times for its predecessor.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not a lot of content and it is quite repetitive, but Kickbeat is a nice, challenging rhythm-game that does not cost a lot of money. Be afraid, because the controls must be spot on to succeed in Kickbeat.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NHL 15 looks beautiful but behind its face there are some lacking elements. The last NHL game had obviously more modes than NHL 15 has now. It still is a fun game but not the best NHL game to get.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Stick It To The Man is a bit tiny when it comes to content as there is not a lot of it and the game is pretty easy, but it is a very original game with lots of humor and mind reading fun.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The first handheld version in the Super Smash Bros series is a great one. The action we know and love translates perfectly to a smaller screen, and the new fighters and game modes will keep you coming back for hours and hours on end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is a fun game, nothing more, nothing less. Visually it is good and there is lots of content. Too bad the controls are a bit too sensitive, because other than that, this is a very funny game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The puzzles in Murasaki Baby are very diverse, but do not expect too much hours of gameplay. Within a short 2,5 hours you will finish Murasaki Baby, but boy is it a sweet 2.5 hours… This is something you have never encountered ever before.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The studio behind this game has made a great remake with lots of challenging puzzles in a nice pace. The story in this game is not just intriguing and exciting, but will also make you think about it long after you finished the game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Velocity 2X is absolutely worth playing. This game offers the lovely combination of platforming, space shooting and puzzling. There are a few flaws, but for the price that this game costs, we won’t even mention them.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For a product that started out as a joke, Hatoful Boyfriend is a surprisingly nice game. It will not take too much time, but it is fun to play with because of the absurdity and jokes.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The port Bayonetta on Wii U has the same timeless fighting fun as the game had when it came out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The controls with GamePad are very annoying, but the graphics seem better.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It is lovely, cutesy and a bit childish, but we do not care. Level-5 has got us hooked on Fantasy Life. We love the unexpected situations, the sweet life in Reveria and the combination of talking, fighting and playing mini-games is tons of fun.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The Golf Club is a game that relies on friends and the social aspects of gaming. The golfing itself is hardly interesting, as there is nothing to collect and to be fair: a bit of a boring sport like golf does not get much nicer by playing The Golf Club.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor plays heavenly thanks not only to the stolen gameplay system but the interesting never-before-seen Nemesis system. The story will certainly please fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings thanks to the interquel nature of the story. It’s just a shame that the characters from the original Tolkien novels that make an appearance are sorely underused and therefore pointless. Furthermore, the two maps are fairly small, and certainly so when compared to other games with an open world design.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 2 is perfect in many ways. Visually it is awesome, the details are awesome, the music is awesome and the Drivatars are awesome. That plus lots of different modes makes us forget the lags.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Its overwhelming atmosphere and experience make FIFA 15 one of the best sports games in recent years. Hundreds of new animations emphasize the progress EA Sports made with FIFA 15. After the somewhat disappointing edition last year, the team strikes back with an amazing footie that every self-respecting soccer fan should buy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    EA delivers a good American Football game with Madden 15. The developer and publisher offer a lot of small changes with the new title, like improved defending and additions to the playcalling, but all together manage to improve the game dramatically.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hyrule Warriors has an attractive and well executed Zelda-skin, but the repetitive Warriors gameplay and lackluster co-op functionalities make this a less-than-successful spin-off.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With more than 100 playable characters to choose from and an enhanced fighting system, the new Naruto game is more addictive and diverse than ever. An absolute must have for every Naruto fan.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It doesn't matter if you're a Minecraft-veteran or a total noob: the Minecraft: Xbox One Edition is just as addicting as all of it's predecessors. A larger world and higher resolution only adds to the experience, making this the best console version out there.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Although Destiny is a great game, we expected it to be a bit bigger. Nonetheless, it plays amazingly, has some beautiful planets and we look forward to the raids in the future.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Starting The Sims 4 after years of The Sims 3 will definitely make you wish for an open world again. The Sims behave more realistically, but after two generations you are pretty much done with all functions and you start to feel how limited The Sims 4 is. Let's hope for some good expansion packs.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    CounterSpy is an interesting stealth-game, with a mix between 2D- and 3D-gameplay. The graphical style and music top this amazing, little game off.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hohokum is a really relaxing game, with brightly colored worlds and soothing music, but people looking for a challenge are at the wrong address with Hohokum.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Frustrating and fun, these are the two main words to describe the experience you have with Surgeon Simulator. Now with Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition you have the full Surgeon 'simulation' experience that is currently on offer for PlayStation 4.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lethal League is a very creative brawler that's easy to learn. The fitting soundtrack and unusual way of fighting make it a very fun game to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The ending is finally here and it was worth the wait. With five different endings your decisions really matter. It is amazing to have that choice and to be able to look into your own heart for the ending that your Clementine deserves.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The PC version of Dead Rising 3 is the same game as on Xbox One, but with better graphics and a higher frame rate. However, you need a high end PC to get the most out of the game, which makes this version interesting for a select group of gamers.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This is a complete Micro Machines-rip off, but it does have some fun race gameplay and cute circuits. The multiplayer is a bit of a downer as there are not much racers online, but the single-player is definitely an awesome challenge.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The biggest reason to get this game is co-op, either online or offline. Especially if you own a next-gen console, as this game looks great and has much more depth than most next-gen games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Risen 3: Titan Lords is a great game, but it is a bit short on story and depth. If you are into RPG’s, please take the plunge for a few hours and see if this is your cup of tea. Combat has been improved so Risen-fans will be happy.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is not the biggest game ever, but the price is not too big either. This game will take you about six to seven hours and there is some additional gameplay, so it is definitely worth trying.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Sacred 3 is (sorry for our language) a big f you when it comes to the fans. This is not a real Sacred game, this is a repetitive and boring game. Keen Games, you have been way too lazy on this one.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hopefully you are a tough one, because Siesta Fiesta is not an easy game. This Breakout-look-a-like has original challenges and looks great. It sounds like LocoRoco when you listen to the soundtrack, but as that franchise stopped long ago, we are excited for those funny voices to be (sort of) back.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40.000: Carnage is the ideal game for a quick play. When you are waiting on the train, you can easily play a level. The diversity in the toughness of the game is interesting and can get you special armor.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Road Not Taken is a pretty challenging puzzle game that especially fans of roguelike games will love. It is too bad that dying is often not in your own control.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Xillia 2 for the PlayStation 3 is a great sequel to Tales of Xillia, with a better story that has a more mysterious vibe than the first one, triggering you to continue playing until the end. The battle system has gotten more depth with the new weapon weaknesses, but also gained some flaws with an overpowered protagonist and a somewhat confusing leveling system.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Metro: Redux offers you two beautiful shooters: Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light. The games have a good vibe, a nice atmosphere, it's totally something else than the next Call of Duty or Battlefield. Actually the story of the main character Artyom is way more interesting.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    There is finally a great classic role-playing game for the pc, and we love it. Thanks to Kickstarter's funds Larian Studio's has made a game that everybody will remember. Despite some unhandy mistakes Divinity is the RPG you should buy this year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The fifth episode of The Wolf Among Us is a fitting end to a amazing series by Telltale games. A bunch of questions are answered, and there is constant feeling of tension throughout the episode. Because Cry Wolf ties everything together in a amazing way, The Wolf Among Us becomes one of the best games Telltale ever made.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Crown of the Sunken King shows a side of the Dark Souls-universe we have never seen before. In stead of focusing on puzzles, this expansion makes you solve puzzles in a very Zelda-esque way. Of course there are still enough big bosses to fight through, but the level design is the star in this DLC.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Season 2 of The Walking Dead shows its first cracks. Relationships are just not that important anymore. Amid the Ruins is still a good episode though. We hope Telltale Games glues everything back together in an amazing series finale.
    • 95 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Last of Us: Remastered is an enhanced edition of the succesfull game, exclusively for PlayStation 4. The remastered graphics, especially the improved ambiance and lighting, are a great asset to this game and make it a must-have for every PlayStation 4 owner, especially if you haven't played it yet.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This addictive tabletgame reminds us of Ridiculous Fishing when it comes to visuals, but playing Jellies is more like Bejeweled. Too bad the micro transactions are over the top expensive.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The definitive version of the famous Android and iOS-game. A joy to play and definitely one of the best games on Wii U e-Shop. Save the ocean!
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    A cheap copy of Angry Birds Space. The game lacks charm and isn't really fun to play. One of the worst indie games on Wii U e-Shop.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The only thing really enjoyable in Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark is the Escalation Mode. The story is very bland and never manages to impress just like the dull missions.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The idea behind Light is certainly interesting, but the execution is not that great. It's really short and there's not much variation between the different missions.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Toy Stunt Bike is an entertaining and challenging game, but it has its flaws. Graphically the game is good, but there could have more detail.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    One Piece-fans will love this game as it is funny, works flawless and has an interesting co-op mode. People who are not as familiar with it, will probably frown upon all the crazy characters, but please don't let that scare you away, cause this game is fun.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is such a lovely title for the PS Vita. The old Ratchet and Clank games are still the best and after more than 10 years still worth it. Ratchet & Clank is just an awesome duo.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    A Minecraft look-a-like with influences of Call of Duty? Yes. Does it matter? No. It's awesome. Let the world know that there's a pretty awesome fps on Steam. Spread the word.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Ghost Control will bring back a lot of nostalgic feelings, together with an old-school look.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Art Academy is creative, fun and relaxing, but a little bit on the short side.

    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    As soon as you are used to the somewhat clumsy controls, Borderlands 2 on PS Vita is again a great adventure that keeps you engaged for more than 50 hours.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It is too bad the multiplayer of this game only consists out of 8 new maps, because Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies is really good with an unpredictable multiplayer experience and nice tactical possibilities.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is the perfect time to start with this franchise, as Delta is a lot harder than it's predecessor. There is a lot of new content, better graphics and that interesting magical atmosphere that are all very enjoyable.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sniper Elite 3 delivers a lot of content for you to enjoy.
    • 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.

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