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
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You should definitely play South Park Phone Destroyer if you like the TV series. As the New Kid you battle through the streets of South Park in a card collective game. Though the new take on this genre does get repetitive, it still provides fun. For free.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Shape of the World is more an art form than a game. It lacks diversity and it gives you the idea that you’re sometimes tripping on drugs. All those colors are very bright, but you have no clue as to why you are on this absurd journey.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    United Front does its best to be different. More visuals in the multiplayer maps, different zombie mechanics and a playful amount of randomness in the first stage of Operation Supercharge. A step forward, but still not everything falls into the right places.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Platformines surprises. The quick gameplay is fun, the enemies in their particular parts of the map are challenging and the open world gives you the freedom to take whatever way you want to go. Platformines is far from a perfect game, but it deserves a chance as it delivers more then you might expect.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse is the best Dragon Ball game in years, despite the somewhat repetitive gameplay. The (online) RPG elements are well thought-out, but the loading times are not Xbox One worthy. Creating your own unique fighter is a great addition.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    V-Rally 4 offers wonderful design tracks and delivers some intense races. Unfortunately there is a limited amount of modes and the campaign isn't worth your time.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fitness Boxing 2 is a decent fitness game that will get you to sweat, provided you can muster up the discipline. The game provides a good variety of exercises and incentives to come back each day. The best and worst part of Fitness Boxing is that it doesn't need any additional hardware but instead relies on joy-con movement, which isn't always very accurate. Fitness Boxing 2 is a good alternative to Ring Fit Adventure if you don't want any additional equipment.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WWE is back again, but this time the game doesn't offer what we expected: the same bugs and glitches as last year and a terribly frustrating reversal system. It offers a lot of modes and is graphically improved, but that just isn't enough.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pro Cycling Manager 2015 adds the Pro Cyclist mode, which is a nice addition for all the beginners of the Pro Cycling Manager franchise. But all in all it doesn't add enough new features, and the same bugs and errors of the previous games still exist.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sonic, you are twenty years old now, happy birthday to you. We love your new and modern style with the added speed boosts, but the good old days were also wonderful. We know it for sure, every generation loves you Sonic.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Redeemer Enhanced Edition is quite fun to pick up and play for a bit. However, performance issues and an obvious lack of scaling for single-player keeps the game from being anything other than somewhat disappointing.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nine Parchments is beautiful and elaborate. It's also incredibly frustrating and unbalanced.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer is a blast for everyone who that loved to decorate their home in earlier Animal Crossing games. The options are limitless, however this comes with a few limits in other aspects. As a whole, the game is a blast to play.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    DriveClub VR delivers as it comes to content. Dozens of cars and tracks are there for you to explore as you get the feeling like driving these cars. Though its graphics are way below par, it is a nice first step in virtual reality combined with racing.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Family Ski & Snowboard is the second part of the franchise, but unfortunately does not succeed in overruling it's first part.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Archangel is a okay game for the mobile, but it’s too short, repetitive and will eventually be forgotten. A shame, because you can have a lot of fun with this RPG for two euro’s.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Enigmatis would've been great for a mobile title to play on the get-go. For a console-based game it lacks quality in voice acting and plot, which is ultimately what a point and click game should focus on, given the absence of ''real'' gameplay.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Developer Milestone has managed to create a nice rally game that somehow disappoints in the visual department. Race fans should buy this game, but only when it has been lowered in price.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Toki looks better than ever and plays great if you don't get stuck at a bad respawn point. When you die a bunch you need to start the game all over again and you can't save either. It's a shame because saving would make this retro game so much better.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    One Piece Burning Blood is an easy to play fighting-game with some great graphics. Unfortunately the story mode is somewhat short and the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive after a while. It is still a great game for fans of One Piece despite the flaws.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Kinect Sports: Season Two doesn't do anything particularly better than the first game, but includes six new sports. There is a good variety in gameplay, going from the more active sports like american football to more passive sports such as darts. It's just a pity that the graphics are so outdated.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The combination of a driving and a sandbox game, complete with new car moves, makes Wheelman a very nice game to play for many hours.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Apache: Air Assault is a great flight simulator that really knows how to show the true importance of helicopters during warfare. The controls and the gameplay won't let casual gamers join in on the fun and so Air Assault is really for those that have been playing with toy helicopters as a kid.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A fairly decent rally game. But one that lacks a certain depth that the competition represents. The engine still needs a lot of work, and level design could be more consistent.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As Activision’s popular franchise keeps sinking away in quicksand, Black Ops 7 presents a new low for the shooter. The campaign is absolutely horrendous, as is the new mode Endgame. Aside from removing skill-based matchmaking, multiplayer offers nothing new or exciting. At the very least, Zombies is still good for countless hours of fun, but it really acts as a crutch for Treyarch in Black Ops 7.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Damsel is a fun and chaotic game, where you need to know what to shoot and when to shoot it. The arcade shooter has its fun times, but with the repetitive levels and the sudden changes in difficulty, it is hard to keep on playing Damsel.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Crystal Bearers has become a nice Wii game with excellent graphics. With 20 hours of gameplay, the game offers you enough fun, but has some flaws with the camera. Despite this, The Crystal Bearers is a must-have for RPG fans with a Wii.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultra Street FIghter II is truly the ultimate version of the game. It has a new look, a lot of fan service, tons of modes, and new characters. It is a shame the Switch controller just was not made for fighting games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Call of Duty Heroes is a nice mobile strategy game and has its own unique twist. Sometimes it feels like something you've already played in an other game, but will do for Call of Duty-fans.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Hidden Agenda fails to deliver on its potential. The game makes some poor design choices, making it hard to fall in love with this game. Hidden Agenda, nevertheless, gives hope for more non-party PlayLink games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Titan Quest's gameplay is decent, but incredibly outdated. Also, this RPG on the console is very clumsy to play because of the sloppy controls.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some flaws, FUEL is so much fun to play you'll keep coming back to it.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While the DLC takes some time to find its footing, there are some interesting tidbits to be found. Unfortunately, the adventure comes to a close just as things get exciting. Fans can rejoice though thanks to the added boss fights that offer up a whole new challenge.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nail'd doesn't stand out among other off-road racing games. There are to many issues that will cause a lot of frustration. This game focusses on speed but still feels a little slow. Nail'd fails to achieve a certain quality so just wait and pick it up later for a bargain.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Berserk and the Band of the Hawk is a game which is absolutely charming to fans of the manga/series. For others it is a mediocre hack and slash game with simplified (but great) combat, but outdated graphics.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is a bit disappointing to learn that the story is quite weak in this Final Fantasy game. If you compare it to other Final Fantasy titles you would expect a more thought out storyline. On the other hand, the new battle system is very good, but it cannot compensate for the lack of a good plot.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    State of Decay 2 has an impressive open world that comes to life in many ways, but lacks a sense of purpose which makes it boring. It’s a shame the game is filled with bugs because the strategic options are a great way to make play sessions unique.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu Returns marks the return of beloved duo. The game offers a perfect start for young detectives among us, but the puzzles and cases are made too easy for adults. It's mostly for families, with a linear story, but the writing is very charming.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 18 is the latest installment of Milestones motorcycle game series. Although the transition to the Unreal Engine 4 brings a lot of improvement, the other side of the coin is that you can't shake the thought that it could have been much more.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Diluvion is one great sea adventure like you've never seen. A must-buy if you hold on to the stigma around under water games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Mario and Sonic are two legendary characters that unfortunately don't always guarantee a good game. There are a lot of mini games to play but the lack of an online multiplayer is annoying. There's only local and download play. It's funny but only kids will be able to enjoy it to the max.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Battlezone is a wonderful old Atari game in a new jacket called VR. The game looks great, but is difficult to master. The presence of only one mode in singleplayer and multiplayer is a let down.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Are you fond of hockey and do you want to play a match once in a while? Then NHL 2K10 is a good title for you. But if you're looking for a more serious game, EA's NHL 10 will be a better choice.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is just a fun game with family and friends. It's a board game that comes alive and it's really nice to play. Not only for now, but also for the coming months.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims 4 is a very enjoyable game which will give you a lot of tools to be creative in creating your own Sims and their lives. The game gives exactly the same experience as the PC version, though the controls are terrible. You'll hate your controller for it.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This second installment in the King Arthur franchise can be great fun, but doesn't offer enough depth. The AI is just stupid at times, making the experience less enjoyable. Still, the vibe is pretty good and it really feels like you're part of King Arthur's magical world.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    3 on 3 NHL Arcade doesn't offer you enough to call itself a complete game. EA should add this game to a real NHL game, so you can spend your money on better titles.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Worms Ultimate Mayhem isn't the best Worms game to date but brings that great sense of humor and over the top weapons that we've grown so fond of. There are some issues with the camera and the game progress can be slow at times. Ultimate Mayhem has a lot to offer but the real Worms fans will stick to the 2D games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Need for Speed is a nice reboot of the series, but with its own flaws. From a technical standpoint the game looks amazing, and the sound is great too. There is plenty of content in the box, but the game lacks personality.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Among the Sleep gives a fresh perspective by looking at the world through the eyes of a two year old. The puzzles in the game get repetitive and are too easy.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Disney Universe is a misleading title. The game lacks the typical Disney magic and isn't that involved with the franchise. The only Disney related things in this game were a few costumes and the names of a few movies. Only the youngest of gamers might enjoy this.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game isn’t perfect, but very entertaining. Its strength lies in the gameplay and the humorous parts. Although the audio lets down sometimes, every LEGO fan likes this. You're never too old to play with LEGO.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Two of the most awesome games from a few generations back are stripped down to almost nothing and are distributed full of bugs. Even the thirteen year old originals are technically better than this remake. On the other hand, it is a great blast from the past and a reminder of how cool the Tony Hawk games used to be.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The game is really based around the story and that's about the only good thing about it. It looks all right, but doesn't challenge you that much. Also the voices and the animations aren't that great. For Christie fans, yes. For the rest, no.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The combination of brilliant Move-controls and funny mini games makes Carnival Island one of the best partygames on the PlayStation 3 this year. The visual aspect is very nice and in spite of the loading times and the rare crash, Carnival Island is worth buying.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The transition of The Outer Worlds to the Switch is a decent one. All the content and dark humor are still there. The gameplay pretty well in handheld mode despite the Joy-Cons aren't particularly well equipped to handle a First Person Shooter. The game suffers from popups and load times, but nothing unbearable. Overall a decent package, especially for those who want to play on the go. If you plan to mostly play docked, you might want to check out one of the other platforms.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The latest installment in the Might & Magic Heroes franchise might not be the best game ever in the series, but the complete edition filled with extra content will guaranteed keep you busy for hours. Whether you're new to the game or veteran.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Scribblenauts Showdown is a fun party game and offers players a lot of fun content. It might get boring when not playing in the co-op mode, though the Sandbox mode and its fun missions make up for the lack of another player in the team.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Burnout Crash is fun as a mini-game, but not as a full arcade game. Its repetitive nature and unimpressive visuals will bore you and turn Crash into a barely interesting one trick pony.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 51 Critic Score
    Teenage girls can have some fun with yet another karaoke game. But for all the others counts: don't waste your lungs with this game. Our suggestion: More Michael Jackson songs next time please.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's logical not to buy The Black Eyed Peas Experience if you hate them. But if you like the band, give it a try. It's fun, it has great gameplay and the addition of a microphone is very nice.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is so much fun for almost everybody. It looks great and is nice to play. You would enjoy this much as you love Mario Kart games. The levels are well designed, especially where you see Gargamal and the famous red cat. It's also nice that there are two ways to race: a normal version and a faster one. The latter is not even easy.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    F1 2011 on the PS Vita is just as disappointing as on the 3DS. The game doesn't play the same as the superior console-versions and visually it's lacking quality.
    • 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.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game has some nice puzzles, but the click and view system is a bit simple and it isn't possible toe walk around freely. In addition there are many unnecessary amounts of text that are slowing down the speed of the game. It's a simple game for casual gamers. So don't expect an exciting detective work.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    UnEpic is a big Metroidvania game which offers tons of weapons, enemies and rooms. It easily entertains you for 15 hours, but meanwhile the jokes can become an overkill. Still, the game is absolutely worth your time and money.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This DLC fails to overcome the criticisms that dragged down the original game. The story is short and without surprises and mostly relies on some fun side quests. Luckily the gunplay is still as amazing as it was back in May and thanks to some welcome new additions the gameplay only gets better.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis isn't worth buying. If you like to play tennis on your Wii, stick to Wii Sports or wait until Virtua Tennis 2009 comes out.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kirby Fighters 2 delivers an upgrade from the original but still lacks depth. there are enough characters, but in fact, they are all the same more or less. The attacks are similar for every character for instance. Still, there is enough to do in the game. most of the characters, levels, and outfits need to be unlocked and the story is quite long. Just because of that the game is fun to play for the price of twenty euros.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Top Darts on the PS Vita is much better than on the PlayStation 3. Thanks to a number of new mini games and the intuitive control of the touchscreen, playing darts on a handheld has never been this fun.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition has a lot of wasted potential. It's a fun game to play with your friends, but unfortunately the online mode does not work properly, as it contains too many bugs and lag to enjoy the game as you should.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Teal Mask could have been a great expansion for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet if Game Freak had taken the time it needed to address and fix the overwhelming amount of issues that still plague the overall package. The fun stories and great Kitakami area make for some good fun if you can look past the technical troubles.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dragon Age II: Legacy is a pretty boring expansion. The combat is a bit more challenging, but the use of tactics doesn't make any sense. Legacy isn't a bad downloadable expansion, but is just very disappointing.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aliens vs. Predator is a worthy title in the franchise. The atmosphere is nice and it's a lot of fun to play as Alien, Predator or Marine. But only this possibility is not enough for the game to rise above it's competitors.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dillon's Rolling Adventure is a fun and original tower defense game. It feels great to roll around and fight a bunch of weird monsters. Unfortunately the gameplay gets too repetitive near the end.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is cheap, but even cheaper on the mobile phones. It's not really a game about fighting or kung fu. It's all about a cute bunny in a world wherein players are jumping and searching for carrots.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Surf World Series tries to be a game about an extreme sport, but kind of fails in that aspect. Sure, the surfing is good and the tricks are fun to do, but it gets quite boring after a while and the game has not much to offer for replayability.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    A Dontnod game without signature episodes and supernatural powers, but with an intriguing murder-mystery and tensions between all involved as protagonist Sam returns to his hometown to visit the funeral of his best friend - and his partner, Sam's ex-girlfriend. Dontnod introduces some interesting new concepts like the mind palace, but they are not fleshed out enough to be memorable.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Disappointing on Wii U. The game is repetitive, lacks challenge and doesn't have a single-player mode.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The console version of Need for Speed the Run is nice. That's not the case for the 3DS version. There is not enough to explore and there is almost nobody online. You can complete the game within a few hours and then it's done. Furthermore the quick time events are really annoying while you're playing.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team is a pretty fun arcade shooter when someone is sitting beside you. Co-op is the only good part of this game because the singleplayer is seriously lacking and online support is nowhere to be found.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Heroes of Might and Magic III HD brings back the epic game from 1999. You can spend hours playing this again but at the same time the HD-version is incomplete. For this price the expansion packs should've certainly been in there.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All together The Godfather II really is a fun title to play. The game is not perfect, but brings you a good atmosphere, great storyline and a intense mobster experience. The features to extend your family and the Don's View, are really great new extras.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game approaches the realism of motorsports in general, and the nasty weathe-visuals in the game look good. Overall though, the graphics are not that great and the game doesn't show much improvement over earlier games.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Rememoried is in one part walking simulator and the other a puzzle game. The breathtaking audiovisual quality and the surrealistic experience complement the first, but frustrating puzzle mechanics make it a game with two faces.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    F1 2015 brings racing gameplay to a new level. Handling is close to perfection with lots of stuff to customize. Howerever, there aren't as many game modes as you would hope.
    • 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.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Patience is a virtue with Wii Party U. The game is a lot fun, especially with your friends or family on the couch. However, some games simply depend on luck, which aren’t quite fair. If you’ll be playing solo you’ll encounter some rather slow computer, which you can’t even skip. It takes the speed out of a good game.

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