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
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game looks great and the gameplay is fantastic, but it never becomes too hard. The storyline that was so great in the original is not that clear in this game.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is actually a funny game. Dollars, dollars... it's all about the fun and money!
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Candy Crush Saga is as addictive as it is frustrating. The game starts off easy, but soon gets difficult and very challenging. The downside the game has is that you keep on getting Facebook messages from friends.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Treyarch has done a great job with Revolution. It's the biggest package of content ever before in Call of Duty history and the overall quality is remarkably high. The only bit of the DLC that isn't that exciting, would be Turned. The multiplayer maps are well designed and Die Rise is a brilliant new zombies map, filled with Easter Eggs. Fans of the Call of Duty series shouldn't hesitate and buy this DLC instantly.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's such a shame that the singleplayer takes just a few hours to complete. Because it's a fantastic game to play, probably the best hack and slash title in a science fiction setting. Raiden shows us how cool he is.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid puzzle game, Picross seriously lacks presentation.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Serious Sam Double D XXL is perfectly suited as a fun 2D arcade game in which you have to kill countless crazy and over the top enemies. It's a Serious Sam game the fan will recognize in a heartbeat. The plot is almost non-existent, however, and there are some serious framerate drops in the coöperative mode. For a simple, explosive shoot 'em up, you will a lot of guilty pleasure in Double D XXL, though.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tomb Raider tells a great story combined with enjoyable gameplay, though the latter slightly diminishes the impact of the former.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What used to be an exclusive PC game, now is a great title for the Nintendo 3DS. NightSky delivers when it comes to dish up an array of levels that give you great puzzle experiences. It is an ideal game to play when you’re on your way to school or work!
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You pay only 8 euros for a good game refreshment.of game history. Not the best game to get, but good for some hours.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The world’s biggest simulation franchise is back with a vengeance. We’ve all grown up playing SimCity, and it’s finally time to get back to living the life of a virtual city planner. Whether you play the game alone or with friends, SimCity proves to be a great deal of fun.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts Unlimited offers infinite possibilities. You can do everything you can imagine, which makes this a very creative game. Overall it is just unlimited fun.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Crysis 3 looks absolutely stunning. Strip away the graphics however and you are left with a mediocre shooter with some fancy gimmicks. The stealth gameplay saves the day.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Behind the boring and average title, there is actually a surprisingly deep shooter. The new way of voting on a map and the different ways the game encourages you to work together with your team are refreshing and smart. There is a lot to unlock, but Special Forces: Team X is bad at showing what you just unlocked, which makes it hard to find new gear.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Fieldrunners is a great game that offers more Tower Defense fun, challenges and puzzles. The game looks great and the soundtrack is wonderful. You can drown for hours in this game.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Croixleur turned out to be a little game with a lot of spirit. Sadly this doesn't make up for the few hours of gameplay the game offers. It's not very special but it will only cost you a couple of dollars.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    We were happily surprised with Skulls of the Shogun. Behind the cartoony art style there is a strategy game with great depth, and a lot of innovative ideas. The campaign slowly teaches you how to use the different units, and the funny story keeps you coming back for more. The multiplayer seals the deal with hours of extra fun you can have with your friends or any other samurai skeleton from around the world.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hitman HD Trilogy reminds us a lot of the Splinter Cell HD Trilogy. There are three great stealth games bundled on one disc, but the HD update is so non existent that it is hard to ignore how much these games have aged.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    As a player, you would expect a survival horror game but it's nothing more than a normal shooter. But there are better shooters available. ACM contains bugs and fails on the graphical aspects. Not worth a buy.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Cave is a nice game and worth it to play because of the good puzzles. You definitely need to be patient to solve all.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game is a decent platform puzzle game for the Wii U. However it's shame that the game doesn't really use the new possibilities from the Wii U.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    For short periods of time escapeVektor is a great game. The more time you invest in playing however, the more you see the flaws.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The king of basketball games delivers pure quality, as it did on the other consoles. Its Wii U-exclusive may not warrant a purchase, but the great experience and fluent controls certainly do.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While Omerta has a great gangster style with the black and white photos and jazz music, the gameplay itself feels more like work than playing a videogame. The animations in the fighting scenes are stiff, and the only thing that changes when your influence on Atlantic City grows are the emblems above the houses. All missions start up slow, and especially in the first few hours you are constantly waiting for your henchmen to finish their task.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's so incredibly disappointing kids have to play with such mediocre titles nowadays. Marvel Super Hero Squad Online is one of those games that never manages to succeed in anything it tries to accomplish. There's simply so little to do, this title is not worth of carrying the great Marvel name.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The first party game on the Wii U is a fact but to be honest, it's a failure. The tracklist isn't strong enough to play this game for a long time. Also, there are better karaoke games out there, think about SingStar and Lips.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Retro City Rampage is a game that certainly has it's flaws, but if you lived through the 80's or 90's, this a game made for you. The adventure of Player is filled with references to that time period, and if words like Ninja Turtles, Mario, Contra and Batman bring back memories, you'll have great fun with Retro City Rampage.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    AirBuccaneers is an interesting concept that gives the term co-op an entire new definition. Sadly, the servers are sparsely populated which in return doesn't ensure very well-balanced teams.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Primal Fears fails to create the survival horror feel and as an arcade shooter it's also a huge letdown. The only thing positive about this game is the co-op mode, but even this feels as a disappointment since you can only play with people from your friend list.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The fact that it's another game with zombies is nice, but the old school atmosphere that Zombies brings is the whole reason you should get this. The awesome soundtrack and the pixelated look will make you relive your childhood memories.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great retro throwback and a amazing way to start the birthday of Mega Man. The mix of Mega Man gameplay and Street Fighter locations, music and characters works great, and if you are a fan of either one of the series there is something to love in SF X MM. Because the game is free there is absolutely no reason to not try this game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Anarchy Reigns does exactly what the title explains. It brings players to a world of chaos and adds a very thin storyline. The game is all about beating enemies up end allows you to doe this against the computer offline and versus players online. It's a pretty decent game with a dent in it here and there.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A decent add-on that arrives over a year too late and offers nothing new.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Playing with water was never so fun in this original puzzle game. Frustration might scare off some players, but those who push through will find a collection of interesting with plenty of variation.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Uncharted: Fight for Fortune is a fun game for fans of the franchise. For other people the game does not offer something special.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Terrorhedron could have been a great game in its genre. Like an ugly duckling that you wouldn't have chosen in the first place, but would have been glad when you did after all. This is not the case for this game, unfortunately. Awful graphics, combined with even worse camera settings, lead to the fact you should keep playing Tetris if you want a good old fashioned nostalgic trip.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    This is definitely one of the worst games made in the last years. Nobody should be playing it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For just 400 Microsoft Points you get a but load of content. Twenty new trials and a new motorcycle are included in Riders of Doom. Even though the trials and bike are less innovative than the content in Origin of Pain, the trials are way more challenging.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game looks nice and it has a energetic soundtrack. Unfortunately Crashed Ice Kinect offers only five courses and no online game modes, which makes the game only fun for a little while.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A beautiful game that unfortunately isn't very unique and too lightly packed.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Mark of the Ninja has almost everything you can wish for in a game like this. The animations are wonderful and the soundtrack suits the game well. You can play the game in various ways and this extends its lifespan. With a minor flaw the game may not be perfect, but the game is very close to it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game brings the MOBA genre to consoles and the LOTR franchise and made a nice start for it. The controls are simple to pick up and the game offers diversity in characters and upgrades. However, the game lacks this diversity in levels and is bugged bij lag and long waiting times in between matches. A nice start, but not yet the result we hoped for.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Yes, this game is short. No, that doesn't matter. With different game modes, fantastic visuals, low price and great GamePad implantation this is definitely a game worth checking out.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Full Frontal Assault is a nice little experiment, but all we were thinking is how much fun the old Ratchet & Clank games were. Making a multiplayer tower defense game of one of the greatest platformers of all time was not the best idea. But for a small budget price it is still good fun for a little while.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is a good fighting game. However it's a bit too simple. Real PlayStation fans will have a lot of fun with it because of the exclusive characters and all the recognizable environments.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fly'N brings beautiful colors to your screen as well as very accessible platform elements. The gameplay isn't that special but if you look beside it you'll encounter a very charming game with even more charming characters.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Three decent levels, nothing more. XCOM unfortunately doesn't deliver more gameplay additions, but heck - if you want to play three exciting levels, then buy it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands 2's second DLC offers a solid eight hour of entertainment filled with testosterone and crazy characters. The expansion might be slightly rushed, but is a lot of fun nonetheless.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Zone of the Enders HD Collection has become a beautiful package. Both games offer original gameplay. Even though they are eleven years old, a surprising fact. The barrier between the two games can be pointed out as a negative thing, but both games are good enough to enjoy them throughout the full ride. This package belongs in your collection, no matter what.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Planets Under Attack has become a really enjoyable game. The concept the game introduces is fun, but can become a little repetitive. The story mode has some points of critique, but the skirmish mode on the other hand is a real joy. Try to play the game with one of your friends, because that way you will get the full experience out of the game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is the best Wii U launch title. Trine 2 contains a lot of fun and is a must buy title. Simple as that. It's just magical.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Spy Hunter's might have a decent basic structure, the weak controls and graphics make it less enjoyable than it could have been.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An easily playable though challenging kart game, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed offers a ton of fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's a nice game if you just like to shoot stuff and don't care about perks and story-lines. I can offer a challenge, but lacks variation on the other hand. In the end the price seems a little steep for what you get.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a decent shooter for the Wii U, then this is the title to get. It offers a single-player, a zombi mode and lots of hours to spend in the multiplayer.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you buy Darksiders II then you'll know for sure that you got a lot of content. You can spend hours on this title. It's a decent game, not better or worse than the earlier version. It's just a good game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This games uses the GamePad options very well. It's one of the best launch titles one can get at the moment.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite the fact that the Dragon flying aspect is a huge disappointment, Dragonborn still offers a lot of new, great content for Skyrim fans. New quests, new items and enemies will keep players coming back to the land of Solstheim for hours and hours.
    • 24 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    If you want a good game with which to play mini games, then Nintendo Land is your game to get. Game Party Champions has some nice mini games, but also enough stupid ones.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This absolutely is a good fighting game for the Wii U. It's a port from the PS3 and Xbox 360 version but it has an extra mode which is fun to play.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's good to see there are still developers who dare to try something different. Because let's be honest..how many zeppelin sims are out there now? Exactly. Guns of Icarus Online offers a fun concept, working together with some random players on a flying fortress, trying to defend it from other, similar foes. Bugs and lag cause major disappointment however. That's a shame, because the idea is great. Let's hope a great amount of patches will deal with these problems.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Everyone with a Wii U should buy this good platform title. It's a 2D Mario adventure in high definition. But the game doesn't use the GamePad in a good and innovative way.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A must have for every role-playing game lover. However it must be said that the version for PS3, Xbox and PC is better than the Wii U version if it comes to gameplay and graphics. The GamePad is not that innovative in this case.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Another expansion for De Sims 3 and this time it adds a lot of realism. That makes it kind of cool, but it still feels like a bit of a trick to make money for the developers.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    No Time Left is the finale of an emotional adventure that is told in the best way possible. Never did we have such compassion for a game character. Even after a few years you will remember Clementine and Lee and the hard choices you had to make. An amazing ending to an amazing game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Where other LEGO games already did really well, this game tops all of them. The story is told like it is, but with a lot of funny moments. The game looks great and the open world it offers only adds to the fun. This is truly one brick to rule them all.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most twisted and dark games you will ever encounter. It has everything from funny dialogues to the most innocent looking protagonist in a game ever.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A beautiful, engaging open world, freedom in gameplay, love for stealth elements and more than enough to do; Far Cry 3 has it all. It's an open world shooter at its finest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Emergency 2013 eyes to destroy Europe using a lot of crazy disasters, but instead the only thing it really does is disappoint. A game for the budget rack.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Mickey should be an epic game. Unfortunately that doesn't count for this handheld version. It's too old school. People who are searching for a decent Mickey game: buy the console or PC-version (Power of Two) instead.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pid
    Pid can best be described as a typical indie game: it offers a unique world, interesting audio-visual presentation and great platform gameplay with a twist. The gameplay does have some shortcomings, but overall it's a fun game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With Pool Nation you'll get a pooling experience that you've never had before. The simulator delivers several game modes and a lot of options to choose from. Every kind of shot that you can imagine is possible to make in the game and because of that you can truly speak of a great simulator. Another big plus are the graphics, which are truly stunning for a low budget title. If you want a great pooling experience without having to travel to a café, Pooling Nation is an offer you can't refuse.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Like a real party Forza Horizon can entertain you for hours. The game offers variation in both the singleplayer and multiplayer modes and looks fantastic. The soundtrack just completes it. Despite a few flaws the franchise took a turn that proves to be good for newcomers, but also great for the fanbase. You can't miss out on this party.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Hitman: Absolution is compelling to passionate fans as well as new players. It is the assassination game everyone was waiting for. Move over Corvo and Connor, it is Agent 47's time to stand on top.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokédex 3D Pro is a source of information that is incomplete. Nevertheless it is cool to look at Pokémon in 3D, but the price keeps you from buying it.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The newest entry in the Paper Mario series is an enjoyable game that looks and plays amazing, but it does have a few flaws. The lack of a experience system made us skip battles, and when you get stuck there is no hint system to help you out. This doesn't mean that Sticker Star is a bad game, it's just not what you may have hoped for from a new Paper Mario game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For the first time Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is a playable character and he even has his own voice. The fun is to play co-op, a big innovation in comparison to the previous Mickey game. Mickey and Oswald are a perfect team.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game feels like Call of Duty which means its a good shooter. However it has some bugs and its innovative but not really innovative. Do you understand? Its a good shooter but its not the best game this year.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    When Vikings Attack! is a fun game at first but gets repetitive very quickly. It is a fun snack in a holiday season dominated by triple A games. Nothing more though.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Book of Spells gives us the first opportunity to play with Sony's new Wonderbook. Although the game has its flaws it surely proves that the book works excellently as a controller. That's why we can't wait to see what other titles might be coming.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Another Professor Layton game like we know it. There is nothing much new here now the series made its way to the 3DS. Regardless the same formula used as in previous entries, Miracle Mask is an amazing game worthy of playing by any puzzle-loving gamer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's a nice Assassin's Creed game on a handheld but the game is far from perfection. But playing as a woman is cool, that must be said. Therefore Assassin's Creed Liberation is worth buying.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken is identical to the console version. Ergo, if you have one of the console versions, this version does not add anything significant and is not worth the purchase. Though if you do not have one of the console versions, the Vita version is a great alternative.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's time to stop making James Bond games in such a short time. 007 Legends isn't legendary at all. It completely fails in different ways. Too bad.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Inazuma Eleven Strikers will deliver you a soccer experience you have never had before. The great cinematic powers that the game give to you, are amazing. Especially fans of the tv-series will enjoy this adventure with ll of their favourite teams. The game is not perfect, but with some friends you can have a lot of fun.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    We found Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection to be boring and incredibly monotonous. Dragon Ball Z used to be a great television series, an awesome franchise. But what is left is something that will most probably only appeal to twenty-something men in search of nostalgia.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This is the perfect game for kids right now. The camera position isn't always working well but overall it is really a fun game. It will bring a smile to children's faces.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Hotline Miami is addictive, has a good story and perfect ambiance. It's violent, hard but everything is for a reason. With that said, this indie game deserves to be played.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The most fun part of this game are the mini games. The challenge mode is nice to play, however it has its shortcomings. The camera position isn't always working so well. But the levels are different and nice to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Dance Central 3 really is the best dance game for Kinect. It doesn't matter whether you're a good dancer or not, Dance Central 3 is for everybody and it's especially nice at parties.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fable: The Journey looks and sounds great, but lacks the smooth Kinect experience to make it a truly enjoyable game.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Medal of Honor is trying to do the good thing. Although the game looks pretty good, there are plenty of graphical bugs. The action in the game just doesn't flow naturally because of the many slow moments. The game does better in the multiplayer modes but still there is a lot of room for improvement.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    After a series of disappointing Harry Potter games, Harry Potter for Kinect is certainly an illumination. Not only can you play seven years on Zweinstein in one game, which is exciting, but also works the Kinect gameplay nearly perfectly.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although the price is way too high for a game such as this, Smart As is a fun and diverse workout for your brain.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    In every review the main question is 'why would the consumer buy this?' For R.A.W. Realms of Ancient War that is a hard question to answer. Yes, it is an action RPG like great titles such as Diablo III and Torchlight II. But no, we wouldn't recommend this game to anyone.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    If you add up the numbers, Carrier Command: Gaea Mission is kind of a middle-class game. The concept is fine, really. However the cut scenes, voices and first person shooter part of the game are far from that. The new Carrier Command leaves us disappointed in its wake.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit is definitely worth the 15 euros. The story line, side-missions and Achievements/Trophies will keep you busy for a good 15 hours or so. Rabbit Ash might not be very innocent, despite that, he's the crazy awesome superstar of Hell Yeah!
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Walking Dead: Episode 4 really makes us crave the season finale of the game show. The story of Lee and Clementine made such a big impact on us, that waiting a month and a half for the finale is a very difficult task at hand.

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