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
    • 68 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    G-Force is nice, but not for serious gamers. However, the game deserves a six, because there's a lot of action, which makes it a little more fun to play, but it's still made for children.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    When you're a hack 'n slash freak that doesn't get enough of button mashing, you will have a lot of fun playing X-Blades. The graphics are nice but the sound isn't. The gameplay is a little boring but when you're a fan, it will definitely not bother you. When you're not a fan, you should leave this game alone.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    G-Force is nice, but not for serious gamers. However, the game deserves a six, because there's a lot of action, which makes it a little more fun to play, but it's still made for children.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    When you're a hack 'n slash freak that doesn't get enough of button mashing, you will have a lot of fun playing X-Blades. The graphics are nice but the sound isn't. The gameplay is a little boring but when you're a fan, it will definitely not bother you. When you're not a fan, you should leave this game alone.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Maybe for South Park fans this is an interesting title. But be smart to start immediately with the multiplayer mode. Because if you choose to play on your own, the game will soon be pretty boring. For those people who are not South Park fans and are seeking for a Tower Defense game; look on the web, there are free and better versions available.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Chop Till You Drop is not too bad, but if you have an Xbox 360 Dead Rising is a much better purchase. The Wii version comes short on certain aspects and is therefore not worth the full price.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 61 Critic Score
    Hustle Kings is a nice game, but nothing more than that. You can have a great time by playing this game, but of course it's much more fun to play pool for real.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MySims SkyHeroes is made especially for children and they'll love the gameplay. This game is definitely not for you if you're not a child and enjoy a little more action.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the complete edition is a fun blast from the past Scott Pilgrim vs The World The Game it is just that. It's a game from a different time that has some trouble keeping up with the new games in town. The addition of an online co-op is nice though.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Hatsune Miku Project DIVA 2nd is a fun game if you like Hatsune Miku of the anime genre overall. If you are not familiar with Miku of not a anime fan, then the game doesn't really do anything other than recycle existing parts of rhythm games.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MySims SkyHeroes is made especially for children and they'll love the gameplay. This game is definitely not for you if you're not a child and enjoy a little more action.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Rainbow Six Extraction more or less feels like a big expansion, rather than a full game. There simply isn't enough variety in the gameplay, while the scale feels way too small as well. The inclusion of cooperative play softens the blow a little, and the shooting is a lot of fun. With that being said, there is just barely enough here to justify the price tag.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle delivers a nostalgic experience with the original games, offering classic gameplay and charm. However, its technical limitations make it better suited for long-time fans rather than newcomers.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MySims SkyHeroes is made especially for children and they'll love the gameplay. This game is definitely not for you if you're not a child and enjoy a little more action.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Little Deviants has become the Wii Play of the PlayStation Vita; quite boring, not challenging and just not that fun to play. The multiplayer however can be great at times. But that's all there's to it.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Men of War: Assault Squad 2 turned out to be a very realistic game with lots of content. It's just that the technical flaws ruin the experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the story is still its strongest selling point, The game doesn't quite feel at home on the Switch five years after it's original release. With framedrops, technical limitations and game breaking bugs, this is the least polished version available.
    • 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.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Dark Alliance can lean on an enormous amount of lore. Many locations, friends, and enemies make an appearance. the level design is pretty good and challenges to explore. However, the game is held back by bugs and battles that just do not work. The game has huge potential but sadly falls short in execution.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The amount of content you'll get in Mercury Hg for only 400 Microsoft Points, is very good. The puzzles are pretty fun but the soundtrack ruins most of the gameplay experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The amount of content you'll get in Mercury Hg for only 400 Microsoft Points, is very good. The puzzles are pretty fun but the soundtrack ruins most of the gameplay experience.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sword Art Online: Lost Song is a game that delivers fan service to players, but fails at delivering graphics for PS4. Also it contains boring surroundings and lacks a decent story. If you buy it, go for the PS Vita version.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    With four new missions and a new game mode, Infinity Ward manages to revive the withered Spec Ops mode. Unfortunately the playtime of the missions is still a bit low for the price you pay. For 15 euros one should expect more then just 30 minutes of gameplay.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although it is fun to hack and slash things on the go, the paper thin storyline and bland quests make this game difficult to recommend. Fans might enjoy the character interactions, but if you're looking for that, there are plenty of other and better games on the Vita.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The PC version of Dead Rising 3 is the same game as on Xbox One, but with better graphics and a higher frame rate. However, you need a high end PC to get the most out of the game, which makes this version interesting for a select group of gamers.
    • 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.
    • 64 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sometimes this game gives a little bit too much info, that makes your brain totally shut down. On the other hand, Nintendo offers very clear information on the big variety in mini-games. They are all very much making use of the features of 3DS. It is too bad you have to wait for the CPU characters a lot because you just want to play those mini-games.
    • 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.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Unfortunately Alien Breed 2: Assault is not a big improvement unlike its predecessor. The co-op and survivor modes are very good, but the singleplayer is disappointing.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game combines some of the core aspects of its predecessors, but fails to deliver a complete and exciting experience. It lacks content and variation and gets old quick in comparison to other recent race games.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gravity Crash is a nice game to play when you don't have the time to start a full version of a retail game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Chariot is a sidescroller made by developer Frima. Visually the game is very pretty, but it gets bugged by the frustrating gameplay which makes it hard to enjoy.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered is a better take on the GameCube classic from 2003. The game does a few things better, like the multiplayer. Still, there are enough obstacles for the game to be really fun. The chalice restrains you from moving freely and the multiplayer still feels outdated. In terms of graphics there were steps taken but the game still looks like an old game, only in HD. For fans this is a must by because of the new things added, but newcomers better skip this caravan.
    • 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.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Without a good tutorial, Darkout offers a lot of good stuff. It’s a shame there is no tutorial, so you know what you’re doing. Because of that, it’s a game for a select audience.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The most unnecessary remake of this generation. While the graphics have improved, the controls have not improved at all and feel sluggish. Skip this one and enjoy the much cheaper original version.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Heavy Rain is still a great game and a must for PlayStation 3 owners. But don't use the Move support, because the classic PlayStation 3 controller works best.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It looks like StarDrive isn't completely finished at this time. The game is addictive and can keep you busy for hours and hours. Despite that, StarDrive lacks some features to really shine. If Zer0 Sum Games manages to fix these flaws, StarDrive can become a star in the sky.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Saw
    While playing this game you will notice the simplicity of the puzzles. And because of the bad sound, the game isn't scary at all, what it should have been of course. Therefore Saw: The Videogame is disappointing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Werewolf the Apocalypse Earthblood offers an intense combat scheme, but this is incorporated in a really simple game. The story is not interesting at all and you keep doing the same things the whole time you are playing. The only really cool thing to do is, wrecking everyone and everything as a werewolf. Because of this, the game keeps up its chin and stays a mediocre title to play.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    White Day is a bloody scary game. Not just because it is a horror title, but just as much because of the flaws. It contains a very annoying janitor and a frustratingly precise control setup. Because of this the game doesn't live up to what it could be.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Although the basic gameplay of Hoard is fun and entertaining, the game offers little content. It's also a game that you have to play with friends. Luckily all of the game modes are playable online.
    • 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.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PS4 is a great game, ruined by technical shortcomings and bad controls. The first can be fixed, but the second is tough to improve.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Space Rangers is something that you either love or hate. Overall it feels a bit outdated so you'd have to be a real fan if you want to look beyond the old graphics and music.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Legend of Kay is an update of an old PS2-game. It's not that great in comparison to other PS2-platform series like Rachet & Clank or Jak & Dakter. We have seen better platform-action.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Steel Diver has an original concept but the game itself isn't really that good. There aren't enough missions to play and the gameplay is difficult to handle. Therefore it's not something you should buy immediately.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The gameplay of the new Silent Hill feels pretty good. It lacks in story and graphics though. The user-interface doesn't work like it should, and the multiplayer is a huge disappointment. Book of Memories could have been great but downright isn't.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This game has its own style and it has got a lot of options. But the truth is that there are better fighting games for sale for the 3DS.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Drawn To Death has a great cartoony art style and offers unique weapons, but lacks in content. The rough controls and lack of balance also make it less enjoyable.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Anoxemia is a fun game at the start, but loses its charm quickly because of repetition. The second half of the game is more challenging, but it doesn't change the fact that it is very repetitive. A fun game to play in between others, but no more than that.
    • 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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Herolike is a Roguelike RPG which lacks in gameplay options and characters. The soundtrack and permadeath options are original.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Perils of Man is a fun point and click adventure, but there are just too many frustrating parts to make this a great game. Only the biggest fans of the genre should bother with this title.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Pokemon Dream Radar costs a dime, and for that you get a strange interpretation of the Pokemon world. We must admit, it's fresh, it's new. But it won't keep you playing for longer than three hours.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The story of 2Dark gives you the creeps. This is not your typical horror game, but it is more spooky than some of those. Unfortunately, the game is frustrating from time to time.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Once you get past the steep learning curve in Monster Energy Supercross, you'll find a challenging and fun to play game. The game has solid gameplay, but unfortunately there are quite a few bugs and visual glitches affecting the game.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Despite having a good multiplayer component, this game never convinces as a game worth remembering due to it's many shortcomings.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sand Land is a fine game, thanks to a fun story and a loveable cast of characters. The gameplay is just a bit too simple at times, while some frustrating design choices can leave you frustrated at certain points.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Fury's adventure doesn't come close to those of her brothers. The game is entertaining, but is feels linear. The fights are challenging but on the other hand the puzzles aren't. Still the game is a fun entry in the franchise, but not the best.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a classic example of a cash cow, or so it seems. The collection is a port of an earlier release with a few simple extra’s. The games in the collection are iconic and cool even when they are aged. So it may be lazy, but still worth your money.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Saw
    While playing this game you will notice the simplicity of the puzzles. And because of the bad sound, the game isn't scary at all, what it should have been of course. Therefore Saw: The Videogame is disappointing.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Due to it's shortcomings, Rise of the Argonauts doesn't score that high. The game comes out quite good, thanks to it's great storyline.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game is not one of the tricky 2d-platformer games that made the genre. Most of the puzzles are quite easy and the timer ruins most of the fun. The gameplay itself is fun and tricky at some points.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Doom II will let you experience some nostalgic feelings but the gameplay feels extremely outdated and doesn't hold up compared to today's standards.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery is very interesting for casual gamers and fans of the series. But the gameplay lacks potential and the game is frustrating when asking you to wait or pay for energy. The game has a lot of content, but it only succeeds in killing time.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Disney Art Academy lets you draw your favourite Disney characters. Not much else is to be said about the game. It's a game about drawing.
    • 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.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SingStar Ultimate Party is a step backward from the game it used to be. With the missing multiplayer-modes and no option to import old discs it looks like a kind of downgrade. If you don’t mind that, it’s exactly the game for you.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Xeodrifter is quite clearly inspired by Metroid, but lacks that game's depth, extensive gameplay and scope. Still, some platform fanatics who crave a challenge will be more than satisfied with Xeodrifter.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    MXGP 3 is still not the game we dare to dream of. Compared to the first two games in the franchise it’s pretty good, but it contains a lot of disappointments. Luckily the key elements, the controls and the racing, work just fine.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This game is not as good as perhaps expected. Level design is poor, the main character is not very interesting and the Metroidvania-way of exploring is maybe too difficult. However, the game gets a bit better in the end.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Eat Them! is fun for a while but gets repetitive really fast because all of the missions are basically the same. The bonus missions help a bit but it's not enough to make Eat Them! a must have game.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Marvel's Avengers is at odds with itself every step of the way. Thanks to a great story that spotlights Kamala Khan as the heart and soul of this game there is enough to justify its existence. The multiplayer, however, is riddled with bugs, bad level design, and a lack of diverse content that needs to be fixed sooner rather than later.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The first impression was good but the final product isn't. It's too much money for a game without depth. The previous Zoo Tycoon games were much better.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Capcom has already released this game once with success, but this remake doesn't contain enough changes. Still the game has enough elements to keep you entertained for a few hours. So it's not a game of the highest quality, but it's worth the 30 euro.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a typical game, based on a film. Even though there definitely are some good points, like moving through the city and the variety of approaching enemies, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 still feels rushed.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Bee Simulator could've been something special if it had more variety in the missions and a world that didn't feel so empty. With a lack of both the game just feels a bit boring at times. The game is beautiful though and plays well so you might want to give it a chance when it's on sale.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Astro Tripper is a decent little tribute to oldschool games but simply doesn't have enough options and modes to keep you entertained for much longer then a few hours. Hardcore gamers will enjoy this game, but only in the offline mode since there is no multiplayer present.
    • 52 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    ESCAPE Dead Island tries to deliver a different experience in comparison to other Dead Island games, but doesn't exactly fulfill that task. The game often gets repetitive and it lacks draft. Unfortunately, it's good looking graphics can't save the game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    LittleBigPlanet is a fun game still. This Marvel Super Hero Edition however doesn't really add much good to the game. The minigames are not that fun and the costumes add only a skin, but you still get the full LittleBigPlanet game, which is nice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The concept of Tic-Toc-Tower is good, but the frustrating controls make it far less enjoyable than it sounds. Sadly the game also fails to captivate, so you don't have any motivation to play. The graphics and music can't save it from mediocrity.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Watch Dogs for Wii U is still a fun game but it is just poorly made. There are a lot of technical problems and driving in particular is really bad. We had to wait six extra months for a mediocre game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    NHL 15 looks beautiful but behind its face there are some lacking elements. The last NHL game had obviously more modes than NHL 15 has now. It still is a fun game but not the best NHL game to get.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Not a lot of content and it is quite repetitive, but Kickbeat is a nice, challenging rhythm-game that does not cost a lot of money. Be afraid, because the controls must be spot on to succeed in Kickbeat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Time for the second and last DLC for Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Although not memorable and not as good as Jack the Ripper, you're bound to have some real AC-fun. Short but may very well be worth trying for the big fans out there.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Daytona USA is a classic game. Unfortunately, classics don't always age well and Daytona suffers from a heavy lack of content, resulting in little to do. The still pretty decent gameplay and nice looks can only go so far.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It is admirable that an indie studio comes up with a unique game that offers a great puzzle idea. Your shadow is your friend, but the controls definitely are not.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Daytona USA is a classic game. Unfortunately, classics don't always age well and Daytona suffers from a heavy lack of content, resulting in little to do. The still pretty decent gameplay and nice looks can only go so far.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Just like it's predecessor Dillon's Rolling Western is a fun game with a very nice atmosphere. But, just like it's predecessor it also is a game with lots of repetitive gameplay, which makes it a little bit less good than the first Rolling Western Dillon was in.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    As a Hack 'n Slash fan you can consider buying this game. Unfortunately the game is a little boring. The graphics are good but the sound isn't. All together the game is nice, but only for a short time.
    • 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.

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