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
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    How surprising, another indie game with a retro feel to it. Even though Armed Seven works fine, there is nothing fresh and new to experience while playing this 2D shooter. Too bad, cause through the pixels you can feel the love that the developer put into it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you expect nothing too much, Enter the Dominatrix will be worth your while. It may be short and easy but the jokes are great and the missions are absurd in a good way.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This one ends a trilogy in a good way. It's the best puzzle game you can get on the 3DS and worth it.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Knock-Knock is a game you want to love because it has a nice, freaky style. Unfortunately, the game itself feels like repetitive work which makes it very unattractive. For a horror videogame, we do not think Knock-Knock is scary enough. Too bad, because we would have enjoyed figuring out what that weird key character is up to.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Really, it's amazing again. Football Manager 2013 was already nearly perfect, but this one seems to be perfect and more realistic. Although there's the fear of getting too realistic; making the game less fun. That's a warming for next year, because this year it's luckily still alright.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The concept of B.A.S.E. Jumping is great, but not ready in its current state. The game lacks to give you a real adrenaline boost, while B.A.S.E. Jumping will. Skydive: Proximity Flight will also come to Oculus Rift which will obviously give you a more authentic experience.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A not-so-popular sports game here in Europe with lots of potential. Even though there are some minor flaws when playing this game, this game is absolutely amazing. With lots of game modes, lots of possibilities and everything you can think of that should be in a wrestling game, this game is a game worth trying.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Orcs are so much fun and it even gets better when you can play as an orc. The problem is that Orc Attack isn't a good game. The camera position is annoying and the gameplay is boring. Therefore Orc Attack is just one big mistake.
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    • 60 Critic Score
    People that live next to an airport know the horrible sounds that come out of a plane. Well, those sounds are pretty 'realistic' in the Planes Video Game on 3DS, which is absolutely not a positive thing. The game does look very good and there is lots of content and things to collect. It might be a bit easy, but it is a pretty neat game for little young Planes-fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    All Disney fans should play this game.Its cute, it's lovely and so much fun. Although it's a shame you can only play coop if you buy another character in the store.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rise of Venice is an addictive game, despite a few flaws. The sea battles are boring, while the tutorials is not covering all important aspects. However, when you discovered all options and possibilities the game gains its momentum.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We still think NBA 2K is the best sports franchise around. That being said, Lebron’s Path to Greatness never really impresses. It just didn’t captivate us as much as for instance the MJ game mode of 2011. NBA 2K14 is a great game, sure. But one without a unique selling point. It’s a dunk, just not a slam dunk.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic is back. This game is absolutely amazing on the Wii U and it keeps you busy for hours.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This game is even better on handheld than on console. Sonic looks amazing.
    • 34 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Some developer thought: let's make a fighting game with only women . The choice isn't that bad but the game lacks a lot of options and details. Therefore it's absolutely a sh.tty game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atomic Ninjas looks stunning on the handheld. It has a fun and simple gameplay, but it gets quite repetitive after a while. Best thing of the game is the Noob Rage, which lets you kick some ass. It has however some excruciating loading times. Overall, it´s an okay game for the catalog of the Vita.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    F1 2013 suffers from a problem most sports games have: they lack innovation. There is a new mode - Classic Mode - and there are minor tweaks, but that doesn't hide the fact F1 2013 resembles his predecessors a lot. Despite of that, F1 2013 isn't a bad game. They game looks breathtakingly good sometimes and the gameplay is one of the most rewarding there is.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is absolutely not the blockbuster you are waiting for, but still it's an entertaining game that keeps you busy for a few hours. The action is there all the time and so are the many many clichés.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Nothing less than a masterpiece. The game looks absolutely phenomenal and Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe deliver a great accomplishment with their acting. Writer David Cage grabs us with his compelling and emotional story. There are a few downsides, gameplay is pretty much the same as Heavy Rain, but that doesn’t spoil the greatness of this game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Some people don’t like realistic football and for those persons there is the Inazuma Eleven franchise. You can play football with amazing powers and the controls are smooth and liable. The game world isn’t that good and it’s not a technical improvement when you compare it to the earlier games. You will have fun with Inazuma Eleven 3: Bomb Blast though.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you just want to race without too much difficulty, TNT Racers: Nitro Machines Edition is the game for you. Rounds will only last a few minutes, so you want to keep replaying this game. But it’s too repetitive too be really good and it doesn’t add something special to the land of the race games.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Without any doubt, Shadow Warrior, is a great reimagining of the old classic. The game is brutal in many ways, with one-liners reminding us of Duke Nukem. It’s a bit repetitive and some variation wouldn’t kill the mood. Overall it is a good game with a lot of blood and a great fighting system. In the words of Wang: it’s wangtastic!
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ice hockey is a sport for Americans, and Canadians, but EA still delivers a great game with NHL, even for Europeans. The AI isn’t that good, as your teammates sometimes don’t understand what they should be doing. Still, NHL 14 is sensational and good as snack between all the other great games.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The only thing we don’t like about Rain is its playtime: it’s too short, we want to enjoy more of this game. A stunning display of story, with a magnificent soundtrack and we haven’t even talked about the gameplay yet. Puzzling in the rain has never been this beautiful and good.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    PAYDAY 2 is a game with a lot of potential and good ideas, but the final version of the game has a few defects. Sometimes the AI will be doing things which are quite strange. Luckily, PAYDAY 2 is saved by its mods, unlocks and co-op mode.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Another great game in the Harvest Moon series, but it’s a bit difficult for newcomers. Still, people who know the formula will pick it up easily and enjoy it instantly. The only aspect that may annoy you is the tutorial, which is way too long and too boring.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    With Satan as your landlord, Unholy Heights has a refreshing concept. It’s really awesome to control the devil himself and to rule a complex full with nutjobs. Strange fact is that some renters may leave spontaneously, which is kind of a let-down for this game. But before you know it, you will have spent hours trying to please your renters.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Arma III is a disgrace for the gaming world. It feels like it’s rushed to the market and still in the alpha phase of developing. Bohemia Interactive will have to release a buck load of patches to make this game work properly. This is unfortunate as they could have spent that time trying to deliver a good game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    From the first moment you boot up this game you will know you are playing the future of Pokémon.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    From the first moment you boot up this game you will know you are playing the future of Pokémon.
    • 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.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Wind Waker HD might even be better than the original version. This remake is a must have for anyone with a Wii U, no matter if you already played the original or not.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA 14 is unmistakably the best footie for the current-gen consoles to date. It feels both realistic and authentic and pays homage to The Beautiful Game we have grown to love. It’s just too bad the graphics of the game can’t keep up with the gameplay anymore; but our educated guess is that next-gen will change that entirely.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With free-to-play games as League of Legends and Defense of the Ancients 2 on the PC, purchasing Guardians of Middle-Earth is a bad idea. The title is sloppy work.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Foul Play is absolutely charming and a good co-op game. However the length is too short and the game itself is too easy.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 98 Critic Score
    Grand Theft Auto V is the magnum opus of the current generation. It has an amazing game world filled with loads of content and the feeling that you can do literally anything you want. Add three fantastic main characters to it, with their flaws and virtues and you have the recipe for this magnificent game. Nothing less than a masterpiece.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mighty Switch Force was a great game on the 3DS, but it exceeds itself on the Wii U. The gameplay is excellent and the new style looks absolutely fantastic. The hyper stages are a great addition to the game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Crimson Shroud is one for the hardened RPG players. The fighting system is good and the story is quite interesting, but sometimes hard to grasp. Add a great fighting system to it and you have a RPG you can enjoy for a long time.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Infamy gives us an interesting ‘what if’ concept. We see Washington as this crazy lunatic, instead of the American Patriot. Besides that, we can run more in the world of Assassin’s Creed III and killing the enemies still feels so good.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sly is back and we applaud that, kind of. The game is outdated, too simple and too childish. It’s a good deal that you can buy the PS3 and Vita version for the same price, so that offers twice the amount of fun.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    This new DLC offers 30 new missions for a good price. People who are having trouble to control Raiden will have a hard time with the missions. It’s challenging, but its good and we want to keep trying.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yes, Puppeteer looks amazing. Yes, it's something different. But no, it's not that good as expected. Therefore the game is simply too simple.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    To be honest, we didn’t quite expected GRID 2. It’s not as refreshing as the first part, but it still offers some spectacular races with amazing controls. Besides that, the multiplayer is of top class level and the audio will make your ears scream for more.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Revelations is an okay game, but too simple a port from the 3DS game. Game technical it’s one of the greatest horror games of the last years, but that says it all. It has the same defects as the 3DS version and it’s too expensive for that.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Wonderbook is great ‘game’ for kids, but for adults it’s too short and too easy. Children will enjoy the unique atmosphere of the game, the great story and the humour.
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    • 55 Critic Score
    The dragons are good and fresh addition to The Sims. It is a shame that there are only three classes we can choose from, something you don’t want to pay this amount of money for. It offers too little for a DLC package.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a great game for the iPad. Despite some restrictions, Enemy Unknown is a great addition for the iPad. It has the same level of tactical movements as its brothers for the consoles.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The world of Garfield’s Wild Ride is beautiful animated, but with a no trial and error principle it’s a difficult game, especially for children. You need to gain a lot of money to buy something, which also makes it quite hectic sometimes.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aviation Empire is an addictive simulation game. Without you realising it, you will have spent hours and hours on airfields. The controls on the mobile don’t use their full potential, which is a shame for a good game.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    By using the four elements you have to transit from one level to the other. This makes the game quite challenging, but also a bit repetitive. The beautiful soundtrack of the game saves the day.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    This game is repetitive, with boring level design and a camera which doesn’t want to work. Deadpool is a great character with a lot charisma and humour, but he tries too hard to be really funny.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rogue Legacy has a fresh concept with a lot of humour. The idea of playing with a different character in every dungeon is something that speaks to us. Despite having an addicting upgrading system, the game works better with a controller.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    There is a lot of variation in the levels in Mighty Switch Force 2, but the game is still too short. The gameplay, however, is still brilliant and the 3D style really adds something to the game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great game with such a simple concept. It does what few games are able to do: it’s easy to learn, but it’s hard to master. The only thing that isn’t good is that you can’t view the levels before you begin.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With an infinite amount of levels, Cloudberry Kingdom delivers enough content for a lifetime. Visually it isn’t the greatest game and it can get quite repetitive, but with a split screen co-op it’s fun to play with friends on the couch.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Clash in the Clouds is a fun additive for the original game, but it’s not what Bioshock fans had hoped for. The collectors’ items in the museum are a good idea and it’s fun to look around, but this is not the DLC we were expecting.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In the mind of a child this a fantastic game. The nostalgia factor is there and it gives us this warm and fuzzy feeling back to the old days. Besides that, it has a great style with fantastic music and it’s a great mini-game. Unfortunately, it’s only fun for short moments.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With beautiful cartoony graphics this game is a must-have for mobiles and tablets. It has an original concept, is really funny and it’s only a few euros. All the levels are different, a fantastic achievement by developer Rovio.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    The only great thing about this game is the offline and co-op mode. Besides that it kind of sucks. The graphics are utterly disgraceful and the sound of the game is just substandard. This game isn’t good enough to survive on the current games market.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is extremely comprehensive in its content. There were great expectations for this new game in the Total War series and developer The Creative Assembly knew that quite well. With enormous battles the game is replayable over and over again.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The new Origins map is the most fun we’ve had in a zombies map in a long time. The multiplayer maps are fun and addicting, but the DLC isn’t ground-breaking in any way.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Just skip this edition. The commentators are literally ten year old and haven’t changed in a such a long time. It seems Pro Cycling Manager 2013 was just assembled from the 2012 edition. No changes whatsoever, even though it welcomes newcomers okay.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Neverwinter is a disappointing MMO. There isn’t a lot of freedom for players to roam and it doesn’t re-imagine itself in the open world genre. For a free-to-play game it offers too little.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Making your own games is quite fun, but you don’t get a lot of feedback as a developer. Despite its old-school look it is a good game. However, if it looked better it would be more attractive as a game.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Even though the concept of this game is pretty original, Freefall Racers is not a game you will play for very long. It is very hard to get a power-up and nearly impossible to use one. These flying squirrels do not look very good, so you really do not feel the need to unlock all of them. And then what's left?
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Cut the Rope obviously is a very big success on mobile devices. It is a good thing that not much about the original gameplay has changed for this 3DS-version, but unfortunately there is no interesting new (3DS-) content with this download. Only a very big 3D Om-Nom on your top screen, that we find a bit meh-meh.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The brushed up version of this classic looks really nice, but doesn't offer much challenge. The controls feel a bit slow and it's not a really long game either. Still, you'll enjoy the game a lot while it lasts.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a short game wherein you explore depths to dig deeper and deeper. It's definitely the best title to download from the eShop right now.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Cloudberry Kingdom is a fun and crazy game that lets you curse for days. Despite its simple graphical style and concept, the game manages to keep you interested for hours in both the campaign and the free play. Customize your character, give your friends a call and go on an adventure together. Dying is no fun, but seeing your friends suffer while gaming is an absolute joy.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even though the Ultimate Edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow doesn't provide many new features for the fan, it's downright impossible to deny the PC version is very much superior to the console counterparts. The doubled framerate, along with highly improved graphics and two DLC packs, are good enough to conclude Mercury Steams Castlevania game still provides a great gaming experience after three years.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Blizzard finally makes its console re-introduction, and an amazing one it is. Diablo III is addictive as always and playing with friends like couch potato's is just plain awesome. Even if you are a singleplayer gamer and you have little interest; don't wait, Diablo III is worth the money.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Shelter wants you to feel compassion for your badger cubs but it doesn't give you a lot to work with. Because of the short duration, dull color scheme and simple gameplay you never get the real feeling of bonding with your little ones.
    • 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.
    • 38 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    How can such a bad game be part of the Summer of Arcade? Those games need to be special. This Turtles game is definitely not.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This tower defense game is an addictive one. The HD-graphics are nice, but may not really be necessary in this cartoony style. The tutorial is very clear, the powerups are very simpel but work out great and Pixeljunk Monsters Ultimate HD is in one word a very worthwhile download on the PS Vita.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Suda51 managed to deliver a weird game again. The game may be weird and flawed here and there, but also unique in its style and incredibly entertaining.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Another amazing game in the Rayman universe. The game offers fun for all and a lot of variation. The style looks great and the game suffers from almost no flaws.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Pokémon Rumble U is a bad Pokémon game, although it can be pretty funny for a couple of hours. It seems to be nothing more then a entree for Pokémon X and Y.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though Cubetractor is a very solid game and a nice mix of different genres with a little twist, the retro graphics of this game and the accompanying music start to bore very easily.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spark Unlimited has drastically changed the Lost Planet formula, making Lost Planet 3 feel more like a reboot than a sequel. The gameplay feels tighter and more accessible than ever, but comes at the price of the diversity and openness found in previous titles. Fans of the series might not like these changes, but the big amount of content, beautiful environments and exciting boss battles make this a quality title that stands above the average third-person shooter.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Summer of Arcade titles are always very strong, but Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is already the ultimate winner. It's a sad story about two brothers, but before you reach the end you will have a lot of fun playing this game.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Saints Row IV may not be perfect but it is extremely fun. The super powers mix well with the Saints Row insanity making you feel like the biggest bad ass in the universe.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Worms Clan Wars is boring and repetitive. Though, the game still has its charm with its humor and the Play, Create, Share principle.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While XCOM is a giant in the turn-based strategy genre, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified has trouble keeping up with most modern third-person shooters. It's not one of the best shooters out there, but it is one of the most tactical and challenging ones. Gamers looking for action, strategy and real consequences would do well to check out this flawed, yet very rewarding game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Fisher is back more than ever. Play stealth, kill people without making noise and more important: have some fun.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a decent Japanese role playing game but the truth is Ni No Kuni is better.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    WayForward Technologies has clearly put a lot of time, effort and love in making this remake. It is not perfect, but it is worth its money.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Filled with detail and depth, Zen Studios' new pinball machines are a fun treat for every fan of pinball and/or Star Wars.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Megabyte Punch is a very fun beat 'em up-game by a Dutch developer. It is too bad the controls do not work very smoothly, but who said robots walk around smoothly? Still it is a pity that this game is not easy to handle, because it looks terrific.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kokuga is a great game with fun boss fights and an interesting card system.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Magic 2014 is definitely the best game so far in the franchise and it doesn't get any better than this. Whether you are a skilled player or a beginner you will certainly get some fun out of playing this.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dusty Revenge is a very fun 2D-platform game that uses elements from other genres like fighting games and beat 'em ups. Unfortunately the game is a bit laggy and is not easy to control, why it does not get as many points as it would have gotten without the technicalities.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Endless Space was so much fun to play that we welcomed the idea of an expansion with open arms. Sadly Disharmony is more of an paid patch with a couple of minor extra features.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hotline Miami is a very unique experience. The game forgets about 2013's game conventions and delivers some hardcore action.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Frustration and kite flying, those are the things that Kite Fight has to offer as a game. When you really want to fly a kite then please go outside, because that would be so much more fun.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The gigantic clash of game worlds is a risky thing to do and that show in the storyline. The game offers a lot of action mixed with RPG-elements and keeps you busy for hours at a time.

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