XGN's Scores

  • Games
For 3,435 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 98 Kingdom Hearts III
Lowest review score: 10 Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
Score distribution:
3436 game reviews
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    James Bond 007: Blood Stone is a good shooter that has a lot of variety to offer. This game will keep you entertained until the end. It would have been an instant classic if it wasn't for the numerous mistakes and glitches.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Developer Eden Studios has put way too much time in creating a good online experience. This is probably the reason why the gameplay hasn't really improved on its predecessor. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is a good game, but can't challenge the greater racing games of our generation.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game offers a lot of puzzle pleasure and gives you a real challenge collecting all the Pokémon. Despite of a few minor disappointments, like the lack of character voices, the game is absolutely worth the price.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Developer Eden Studios has put way too much time in creating a good online experience. This is probably the reason why the gameplay hasn't really improved on its predecessor. Test Drive Unlimited 2 is a good game, but can't challenge the greater racing games of our generation.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Space Extraction is a welcome addition to the on-rails genre. You have to like the slow pace, but the co-op mode on itself makes the game a must-have for fans!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blades of Fire combines and enriches the Soulslike and RPG formulas with some new ideas and mechanics that are both welcome and frustrating. While the game looks great and diverse, the gameplay doesn't always work out as well.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shank 2 has better controls than its predecessor. But it's a big failure that the co-op function has been deleted and the current multiplayer mode isn't all that special. So in short, Shank 2 is a good game, but it could have been better.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Jump Start: Escape From Adventure Island is a nice and educational game for children. The game has good graphics and the soundtrack just suits the game right. Unfortunately the game has the occasional hickups and long loading times.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    You'll have a fantastic time playing Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games with your friends. It can be to tiring though and it has no lasting appeal. This game will never get a gold medal. It'll have to settle for bronze, and never even gets to the finish line when you're playing solo.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wii Party is just another typical multiplayer game for the Wii. Unfortunately there isn't an online mode, so if you don't have friends coming over you won't be playing this game. Nevertheless this game is great for parties.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Diabolical Pitch is a fun game, but sadly it lacks originality and after some time the game becomes boring. The multiplayer is the best part of this over-the-top baseball game.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Fairytale Fights has become a funny game, but all things are kept too simple. So playing alone will not amuse you, but the co-op on the other hand is really fun. However there is a lag off replay value that might keep you from buying this title!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    We don't advise to play this game alone but there's more then enough fun to explore when you play it co-op. The adventure continues!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    We don't advise to play this game alone but there's more then enough fun to explore when you play it co-op. The adventure continues!
    • 71 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Everything this game needs is there, all the teams and drivers are complete and even the umbrella girls are included. However, SBK 09 is far too complex, which makes it hard to just start a simple race. But because the game has this much details, it's a awesome game for the motorbike fans.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Katamari Forever has become a decent game. This is definitely a game for you if you like Japanese games with some weird features. But unfortunately there isn't any online multiplayer option and the singleplayer won't entertain you for long. So therefore you won't play this game 'forever'.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince is a nice action adventure game. But more depth and variation in the gameplay would have been welcome. The game doesn't always give the player a magic feeling, but it still remains fun to be able to use some magic.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Fairytale Fights has become a funny game, but all things are kept too simple. So playing alone will not amuse you, but the co-op on the other hand is really fun. However there is a lag off replay value that might keep you from buying this title!
    • 66 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Harry Potter and the Halfblood Prince is a nice action adventure game. But more depth and variation in the gameplay would have been welcome. The game doesn't always give the player a magic feeling, but it still remains fun to be able to use some magic.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is a good fighting game. You will probably enjoy this game if you're a fan of the franchise. But otherwise, there are a lot of better fighting games available.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Mario Sports Mix has become a decent game. It's a game that you'll play when you have company, but boredom will strike soon because of the lack in variation.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Fans of the WWE series will really enjoy playing this game. For newcomers, the fine controls will provide you a way to become a WWE fan.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    When you're looking for a good third person science fiction game for the Wii, this is the title you should get. Although it contains a nice single- and multiplayer experience, the game only lasts for a few hours.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Only fans of the television show and fans of Manga games will really like this title. Still you don't have to be afraid of creating large blood pools.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Instead of making an entire retail version of this game, it would have perhaps been better to bring out the game as an arcade title. However Tornado Outbreak did surprise us, and therefore it deserves a nice mark.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The BIGS 2 is a fine looking game which is fun to play for a while. However, the single player mode will get boring too fast and it's very frustrating to keep doing the same thing over and over again. The multiplayer mode compensates a lot, but it's not enough to collect a great score.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Fans of the WWE series will really enjoy playing this game. For newcomers, the fine controls will provide you a way to become a WWE fan.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Instead of making an entire retail version of this game, it would have perhaps been better to bring out the game as an arcade title. However Tornado Outbreak did surprise us, and therefore it deserves a nice mark.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The BIGS 2 is a fine looking game which is fun to play for a while. However, the single player mode will get boring too fast and it's very frustrating to keep doing the same thing over and over again. The multiplayer mode compensates a lot, but it's not enough to collect a great score.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Only fans of the television show and fans of Manga games will really like this title. Still you don't have to be afraid of creating large blood pools.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is a good fighting game. You will probably enjoy this game if you're a fan of the franchise. But otherwise, there are a lot of better fighting games available.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It's all about racing in Superstars V8, and that's exactly why there is a lack of game modes. If you're looking for such a game and you don't expect much more, then Superstars V8 Racing is certainly made for you. But for most of us its probably a bit to simple.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 67 Critic Score
    It's all about racing in Superstars V8, and that's exactly why there is a lack of game modes. If you're looking for such a game and you don't expect much more, then Superstars V8 Racing is certainly made for you. But for most of us its probably a bit to simple.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Eat Lead is a funny game to play, nevertheless the gameplay doesn't function properly. Thanks to the large amount of humor in it, the game will give some satisfaction. Although it doesn't have a high replay rate, it will get you laughing.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Eat Lead is a funny game to play, nevertheless the gameplay doesn't function properly. Thanks to the large amount of humor in it, the game will give some satisfaction. Although it doesn't have a high replay rate, it will get you laughing.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This racing simulator isn't for the faint at heart. Without any real introduction or soft landing, you're expected to drive like a pro and be able to drive near-perfect laps. Without that, you're locked out of the main course, the career mode, and have to resort to riding single tracks. AI is hit-or-miss and races very aggressively. Definitely not a game for beginners or those looking for an arcade racer.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Maneater is a fun RPG that sadly manages to have a lot of the same gameplay. The RPG elements of the game work well, but there is too little story and the game would be a lot better with story missions. However, eating things as a shark is fun and the open world is beautiful. There is definitely some sensation to get out of this title.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Transference is a intense story about a broken family. The addition of VR makes the experience complete, but the game is very easy and short and way too expensive.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Silver Case is a interesting murder story which follows two different perspectives: the story of a detective and the story of a freelance writer. The game has some useless dialogue and frustrating movement controllers, but delivers a lot of content.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gemini Wars sadly offers only a singleplayer campaign. A multiplayer or even a skirmish mode is nowhere to be seen. Players who love RTS-games with a nice story will however enjoy Gemini Wars.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It is tough to recommend the Outer Rim expansion, because it doesn't highlight any of Star Wars Battlefront's stronger points. You are basically getting more of the same, and if that is what you are looking for, that is what you will get.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Atomic Heart offers an unique style and atmosphere with exciting gameplay and an incredible soundtrack. The game, however beautifully crafted, falls short in various departments. The protagonist is absolutely awful and shows no interest in all the stuff that is going on in the world of Atomic Heart. That also leads to not really wanting to explore the world to find all the secrets, because the protagonist just doesn't care.
    • 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.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One has one big problem: the expectations are way too high. For most gamers, All 4 One will be quite disappointing. It's just a co-op game, nothing more than that. However, the typical Ratchet & Clank jokes are present. Thank god.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    You're constantly doing the same thing in Space Channel 5: Part 2. You can only play it for a little while before the boredom kicks in. The game is weird and absurd, making it surprisingly charming.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Developer Games Farm didn't deliver us a simulation like promised, but turned Secret Wars into a decent arcade shooter. The multiplayer can be very fun but the singleplayer drags down the score because of the bad voice acting and the simplified AI.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    UEFA Euro 2012 gives you the feeling that EA Sports didn't deliver its best work. The gameplay has become worse and the online mode is fun but has some uninspired options. Come on EA Sports, this isn't what we're used to.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Developer Games Farm didn't deliver us a simulation like promised, but turned Secret Wars into a decent arcade shooter. The multiplayer can be very fun but the singleplayer drags down the score because of the bad voice acting and the simplified AI.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Final Exam is a fun game whilst playing with friends offline or online. It proves a challenge due to a diverse group of enemies and interesting combo plus RPG-system. But when you play the game alone, it tends to get boring pretty quick.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This arcade racing game from SEGA is, to some extent, nice to play, but after a while it becomes monotonous. It's fun for the variation, but we don't recommend this title.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    In the end, Paper Mario The Origami King is a fine game, but throughout the years Nintendo has delivered games that are far better. If the game was a bit more challenging it would have gone a long way for the overall enjoyment.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Mighty No. 9 is the spiritual successor for Mega Man, but has its own identity. This is not always a good thing however. The game contains a few way-too-childish elements, but the gameplay should keep you satisfied for hours.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At first, Lost Planet 2 seems to have it all. Unfortunately if you take a closer look the game has many flaws, which provide more frustration than fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Bleeding Edge is an online 4v4 brawler in which two teams fight to control objectives. The combat in the game feels satisfying and the characters are well balanced. Teamwork is very important and therefore as a solo player, it can be frustrating when your team doesn’t work together. It’s a shame that there is very little content in the game. Updates with more fighters, game modes and maps are desperately needed to keep Bleeding Edge fresh and entertaining.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Redeemer is a top-down brawler with stunning graphics and addictive combat. At least the first few chapters. After the half-point mark bugs, boring locations and an artificial difficulty dominate the first impressions.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While Face Off adds an intense new game mode, the Spec-Ops missions fail to impress. The balance between the content in this expansion isn't right at all.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    With Alice in Wonderland you find yourself in a strange fairy tale, a story you will complete too quickly and one that has little depth. But thanks to the co-op the game offers plenty of fun for children.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The second episode of Life is Strange Before the Storm doesn't quite live up to the expectations set by the success of the first episode. The ending manages to save the day but does put pressure on Dontnod to make the finale worthwhile.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragons Dawn of New Riders is an ideal game for young gamers, but lacks some essential elements hardcore gamers would like to see. There's a lot to explore and there're a lot of iconic How To Train Your Dragon elements to find in this game.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Black Forest Games combines two beautiful worlds in one game. With an amazing concept and some challenging gameplay you would think it is ideal for platform lovers. The inaccurate controls and frustrating moment however get rid of that thought in no time.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Robinson The Journey feels like an unique VR adventure with one of a kind beauty. Unfortunately the visual greatness is held back by the fact that feels like a walking simulator instead of a true puzzle game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This expansion brings frequent loading times, a horrible framerate and slow gameplay. Moreover, where are the horses, snakes and birds? Thankfully the dogs and cats happen to be extremely cute.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rogue Stormers is a mediocre game with endless hordes of enemies for you to take down. It finds its challenge in this aspect, but can be frustrating due to your limited health. Grinding will be necessary to continue playing Rogue Stormers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This fighting game is nice due to all the swords but has not so much content. Therefore it's not a game you will play for month, more for a couple of weeks. Also the story is a bit weak and outdated.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This expansion brings frequent loading times, a horrible framerate and slow gameplay. Moreover, where are the horses, snakes and birds? Thankfully the dogs and cats happen to be extremely cute.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Defense Technica is just your average tower defense game. It’s an amusing game, with easy to master controls. The towers could be more diverse and the A.I. isn’t that good.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Escapists 2 certainly isn’t a bad game. The best way to play the game is with a Switch. It looks phenomenal and the controls are good. Although the game has a lot of ‘downtime’ and can be boring at times the whole idea is great, even more in co-op.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dolmen is a Soulslike in a Dead Space setting: a dark, alien-infested space-environment filled with gore. The gameplay is what you'd expect from a Soulsgame, but has very little to add to the genre. The energy-management is a nice addition, as is the possibility to relive previous boss battles for extra nanites, the game's version of Souls. In the end, the game is too firmly stuck in the classic gameplay of Souls games, while the genre has progressed with the likes of Elden Ring.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is fun to play but we aren't seeing anything groundbreaking. Because of all rehashes, Pac-Man & Galaga Dimensions never feels like a complete game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Vampire: The Masquerade Swansong is a narrative driven game that delivers an interesting plot, through the eyes of three totally different vampires. Sadly the game fails to fully commit to that story and stumbles along the way. While there are some memorable moments of joy and euphoria, there are as many moments that you'd rather just play something else. Many game mechanics work more against you rather than helping you, and on a technical level the game sometimes feels sluggish at best.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The third episode of The Council is one of the least compelling of the series so far. The puzzles are not logical and the amount of running around you have to do is quite tedious.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins for the 3DS has its pros, but they all fade away compared to the recently released Wii U game. The Chase Begins offers a stripped down version of LEGO City resulting in a lesser game experience.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hexodius is one of those games you can pick up quickly and play for a short time. With great sound effects and upgrades it is a fun game. But it has that problem for the consoles: it’s too short and too boring to play for quite a while. If Hexodius was placed right in front of us and you would say it was a mobile game, we would have believed you.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Overty ambitious, but marred by glitches and lack of polish, this game borrows many elements from famous games in history with some new ideas. The setting is great, but the scope seems too big for a debut title. Hopefully this isn't the last we've seen from this new universe.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    After Burner Climax is just like a rollercoaster: after a few rides you've gotten your thrill and then you want to try another kind of ride.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Star Wars Pinball is better on the Wii U than on its handheld brother, but still a fun game to play. With different machines and the great soundtrack this game is okay. It’s up to you if you want to pay a good seven euro’s for the game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Oil Rush delivers a new experience within the Tower Defense genre and Unigine Corp. delivers a decent game. The flaws of Oil Rush are the lack of variety and freedom within the game. Despite these flaws, the game is a real brainteaser at times.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hustle Kings' controls are a little too sensitive, though the touch controls are nice. Playing pool in real life is much more fun however, as this game lacks atmosphere.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The third episode of Life is Strange 2 delivers a constant sense of tension while focusing on the characters. The choices you have make however feel forced upon you. It's a bit weird since this episode lets you breath and delivers some depth.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This Madagascar game is, just as it's predecessors, very adorable. The minigame kind of gameplay is connected through the story of the movie and there's enough variation to keep it interesting. It does get a bit repetitive after one town, and walking goes very slowly, but this game is perfect to play with a child.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Double Cross could be a great game. The ideas are fantastic, but it's riddled with missed chances. The levels are good, but there should be more. The gameplay is good, but it lacks depth and challenge. In the end the game is good, but nothing more.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Game & Wario feels like Nintendo Land Part 2. It demonstrates the unique ideas behind the GamePad in an entertaining way. This would have been a nice game to have during the launch of the Wii U. Now it is nothing new and only interesting for brand new Wii U players.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, Warmind fails to impress. It gives players new stuff to do which is good, but the story is ridiculously short and doesn't realize its potential. This is a waste, as the expansion could have been a lot better.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game really isn't expensive but the other Mortal Kombat games are just more fun to play. Also the fact that there aren't many players online is a shame.
    • 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.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kinect Joy Ride is a good racing game that will entertain your friends and family. The steering doesn't always work but that shouldn't stop casual gamers from buying this game.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Time Machine: Rogue Pilot doesn't stand out between all the other games that try to make profit from the ever so successful Bejeweled. It's an entertaining game for a short period, but will be forgotten soon.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Episode 4 is not like the others. This episode focuses on solitude, reflection and reconnection. It features some exiting moments but they come too late. Still. A good setup for a great ending.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Supreme Commander is not very accessible for beginners. Furthermore the graphics are disappointing and the controls are not always functioning like they supposed to be. That makes this game only attractive for a smaller price.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    At its core, Ghost Recon Breakpoint has a lot of potential to be a great open world game. The open world looks beautiful, but feels kind of empty. The new mechanics are funny, but a bit forced most of the time. Also, the list of technical problems is far longer than should be, right after launch.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It would have been better if developer Eutechnyx continued developing SuperCar Challenge for say half a year, to bring the game in 2010. Because now the game just can't compete with other good racing titles.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Gravel is a true arcade racer. The game has a lot of cars and types of events to keep you going for some time. The problem is that the tracks look very similar and that the most tracks are rallycross tracks. More tracks would create more diversity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen arrives far too late for this generation consoles. It's a great game, but extremely outdated for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    After Burner Climax is just like a rollercoaster: after a few rides you've gotten your thrill and then you want to try another kind of ride.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There are a lot of things just not good enough in Sacred Citadel. The humor is terrible, and the enemies lack variety. But if you are planning a game night with some friends, there is still some fun to be had with this game. Plug some extra controllers in, switch your brain of and start mashing buttons.

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