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
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Spark Unlimited has drastically changed the Lost Planet formula, making Lost Planet 3 feel more like a reboot than a sequel. The gameplay feels tighter and more accessible than ever, but comes at the price of the diversity and openness found in previous titles. Fans of the series might not like these changes, but the big amount of content, beautiful environments and exciting boss battles make this a quality title that stands above the average third-person shooter.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The reboot of Saints Row is failing both as a reboot as well as a good game due to the game running poorly, a sandbox riddled with bugs and a boring story with just a few fun characters. Blowing stuff up is good and all, but Santo Ileso simply isn't a fun place to create chaos in. Driving the expensive cars is simply the best part, but steering clear of Saints Row at launch is by far the best way to go.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    War in the North is a solid game that has some challenging battles despite of the bad AI. The game can't stand up towards other big releases during this time of the year, but the three player co-op will keep fans of the franchise and the genre busy for many hours.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Alive is a decent racing game that has excellent controls and a ton of customizable options. It's too bad that there just aren't that many circuits and the lack of a tutorial might put off people that are new to the franchise.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Medieval Moves looked like a very interesting game. Unfortunately Sony delivers a disappointing game by its repetitive gameplay and a huge lack of freedom. The fighting is very entertaining and works well, but gets old after you played it for a couple of times.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Skully is a platformer that challenges and entertains you. The game lets you die a lot, but never in an unfair way. The game's physics are always on point which pushes you to keep an eye on the little skull all the time. Solve puzzles with three other characters and roll, jump, bash, and dash your way to the lairs of four gods in this indie game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game is good. The rules and play style vary slightly from the board game which makes the game interesting. The campaign is tricky at some points although it gets repetitive when you play too long.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game is fun for kids and parents and also to play together. New is a four player coop feature. However we must be honest: the game could have been better. It's a pity that it's only a top down adventure. And it's not fun to play alone.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Atomic Ninjas looks stunning on the handheld. It has a fun and simple gameplay, but it gets quite repetitive after a while. Best thing of the game is the Noob Rage, which lets you kick some ass. It has however some excruciating loading times. Overall, it´s an okay game for the catalog of the Vita.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This classic Sonic game gets very hard when played on your own, but as soon as a friend joins and plays as Tails, everything gets a bit too easy. This games misses gimmicky new features and the levels do not differ much, apart from the theme ofcourse. It's fun to run around with the super speedy Sonic, but unfortunately this game lacks innovation.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Godfall is a pretty game but features stale gameplay that just gets repetitive after a while. It lacks depth and fun loot to collect. The concept of the looter/slasher isn't bad, just not fleshed out enough.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead to Rights: Retribution is a mediocre game. It has good points, it has bad points, but it never comes up with something special. It's a fun game to play, but just for once and never again.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Jump Force is a mess of a game. It boosts a strong cast of characters and has decent fighting mechanics. The game is just isn't up to par when it comes down to the loading times, framerate and animations.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Those who have seen Wanted should certainly play this game, because the story continuous where the movie has stopped. Other shooter fans, better leave this title out. The game is too standard, and not worth 60 euro for only 3 hours of gameplay.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This is a game which is only really enjoyable for the fans. Other people will have a hard time getting the point. The game is overloaded with characters, levels and modes, but on the other hand the battles are buggy and chaotic.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The Crew is a successful open world race game with RPG elements. Its only downfalls are the simplistic storyline and the absurd micro-transactions.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The Hungry Horde is a fun game for a while, but never for very long. It has a very chaotic style to it. The gameplay is easy but still requires tactical skills. The minigames are funny and provide variation to the game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Empires combines deep strategy with fast action in the best musou style we know so well from Omega Force. The new way you're charging the castle and try to break or hold the defense is refreshing while the interconnectivity between strategy and action is well executed.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    After the Fall is a fine VR-shooter if you're up for blasting some zombies with your friends. The gunplay is good and the Snowbreeds that are coming to kill you will haunt your nightmares. It's a shame the game lacks variety and is pretty short to boot.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Even though it looks infinitely better on the PC, Ryse: Son of Rome still remains a dull tech demo that's repetitive and offers very little gameplay-wise. It's very pretty to look at, but extremely boring to play.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II unfortunately did not become what many people hoped. The graphics are beautiful, but in almost all other areas the game fails to impress.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    The second Transformers game contains a little more oil, but still doesn't quite cut it. The graphics and the sound are okay, but the game doesn't give the right signals. Because of the extras Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is interesting for the fans, but for everyone else there's not much to look at here.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    F1 2014 offers a very strong AI and a great MyCareer-mode, plus marvelous visuals on the last-gen. Unfortunately it does not compare to next-gen games and the arcade racing seems a bit off for a F1-game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Spore Hero has become a good game which also looks nice. However the game is too easy and therefore only fun for children.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Flockers doesn't do much that we haven't seen before in Lemmings. It's still a decent game though, but it lacks variation and certain levels will bring you a lot of frustration.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Ferrari Racing Legends is without balance. The way you have to unlock things, doesn't work and that's a shame. Ferrari deserves a better game than this one, because the cars are basically the only good part of the game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kinect Adventures is a great introduction to Kinect. Don't think it's an easy start, because you have to work and sweat, otherwise you are doing something terribly wrong!
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The setting and world of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game is great. Unfortunately, that doesn’t count for the gameplay and story!
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Payback is a nice mix of elements. Police chases, races, drag, off-road and pimping your own car. And off course there is a lot of speed. But there are a few major misses too, like the forced grinding. Still, this is a solid entry in the franchise.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Mutant Mudds manages to be one of the craziest games of the year. Unfortunately it is not very good due to the bad soundtrack, navigation and visuals.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Sony delivers a very bad Move-game and that loses the fight with Wii Fit and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2012. Move Fitness doesn't feel like a real fitness game and never really stimulates you to keep on going.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    This five hour lasting adventure is fun to go through and never becomes boring. But Super Soldier has its share of flaws. The scripted levels and the disappointing graphics prevent you from having too much fun with this game.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore is a new 'hack and slash' RPG that combines challenging levels with a bland variation in characters.
    • 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.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The second episode of Minecraft Story Mode feels rushed. It lacks some elements that made episode 1 very enjoyable. Hopefully episode 3 will pick up the pace again.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Wii Play: Motion includes a few boring and bad minigames and doesn't have a Party mode. Most of the games, however, can be pretty fun and work great with the included controller. It's a great extra for anyone that is looking for a Wii Motion Plus controller.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hunted: The Demon's Forge is a fun game but it never seems to reach its true potential. The concept is interesting but it looks like the developers didn't spend enough time creating better puzzles. The co-op and the special attacks are the only things making this game worthwhile.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Hunted: The Demon's Forge is a fun game but it never seems to reach its true potential. The concept is interesting but it looks like the developers didn't spend enough time creating better puzzles. The co-op and the special attacks are the only things making this game worthwhile.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Risen is a successful RPG that looks really good and offers a lot of fun gameplay, which keeps you busy for hours and hours. However it's a pity that the game offers less innovation.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 60 Critic Score
    This five hour lasting adventure is fun to go through and never becomes boring. But Super Soldier has its share of flaws. The scripted levels and the disappointing graphics prevent you from having too much fun with this game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    PokéPark 2 suffers from clunky controls and a lack of challenge. Only the young Pokémon fans will overlook that for an overall happy and cuddly game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Peanuts Movie Snoopy's Grand Adventure is a great platformer for kids. It's cute, it looks good and it's diverse. Unfortunately you don't get enough content for your money as you play through it quickly.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    With a mediocre story, and infuriating new mechanics, The Edge of Fate makes it clear that Destiny 2’s best days are behind it. With many softlocks and glitches to boot, the new expansion is simply a big old mess.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The setting and world of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game is great. Unfortunately, that doesn’t count for the gameplay and story!
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hirogami combines Japanese origami art with magical 3D platforming, creating a world that feels both delicate and enchanting. Clever transformation mechanics keep puzzles and challenges fresh, though the camera can sometimes frustrate. Despite small flaws, it’s a creative and charming indie worth exploring.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even though the visuals are astonishing and very 2014-proof, the gameplay is as old as Rome itself. There are not a lot of surprises there, but Ryse: Son of Rome still is a very nice launch title for Xbox One. We really like the story.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Shoot is another typical game that demonstrates a ton of possible Move functionalities. The game isn't very unique and so we are still waiting for a very hardcore Move game.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead to Rights: Retribution is a mediocre game. It has good points, it has bad points, but it never comes up with something special. It's a fun game to play, but just for once and never again.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Frontline Nation is ideal for people that aren't used to turn-based strategy games. The focus on warfare makes it great for newcomers as long as they can look past the overpowered helicopter and the long loading times.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Despite the fact that the franchise was a lot of fun all those years ago, the Golden Axe games can't stand their ground in 2012. This collection is a must-have for the fans of the series. If you're looking for a beat' m up: there are better alternatives available.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This game looks amazing, thanks to the beautiful artwork. It also offers a nice experience with the tale of a blind girl searching for a red cat. However, it's all a bit too simple.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Skylar & Plux: Adventure on Clover Island is a homage to successful 3D platform games, but forgets to deliver proper gameplay.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Rogue Trooper Redux doesn't fit the Switch. The gameplay is dated and boring. It's not very playable in handheld mode.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Although there is some fun to be had with Crackdown 3, in the end the game fails to truly deliver. The campaign is repetitive, short and the world feels empty for current standards. The multiplayer is the main letdown, with barely any exciting content.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Warface's first impression is good, but when you start to dive deeper into the game, you'll encounter some disturbing issues. Unlocking items is very hard to complete and for some people that is enough to stop playing the game completely. The overall experience is mediocre, but just won't do it for some players.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    White Knight Chronicles II improves on its predecessor, but only manages to create a forgettable experience. An overly clichéd plot and aged visuals aren't able to cover up the lacking gameplay mechanics. You do get a lot of content for your money however, and the online mode makes up for the mediocre singleplayer experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is a fun game which will put a smile on your face. Don't expect too much of it, all you have to do is expect the fun you'll have with it.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The concept of Dark Void is great and the gameplay generally works fine. Unfortunately, the story isn’t interesting and far too short.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The newest part in the Metal Gear franchise is Survive. While the previous Metal Gear games had a hint of stealth and action, survival plays the biggest role in this game. There's plenty of missions and zombies to slay, but they don’t have much variety.
    • 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.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a game full of potential successes. Unfortunately it lacks atmosphere and features a few annoying elements. Still it is worth a try because of all the options and the changing storylines it offers, but not at full price.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The remaster of Deadpool is not really a remaster. It's more like a port. The game is not really brushed up and offers repetitive gameplay.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Resistance:Burning Skies offers decent controls and pretty cool weapons. Although that's an accomplishment in itself, the game does nothing further to set itself apart and merely offers a mediocre experience.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is everything you don't want from a live-service looter shooter. Even though the gameplay is alright, the diversity in the missions is almost non-existent, which makes the game very monotone and bland. The characters and story did get a few laughs out of me and proves that Rocksteady still has some worthwhile stories to tell, but in the end it's not enough to keep me going for endless hours.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Raging Blast 2 is one big déjà vu that adds virtually nothing to the first game. Not even the biggest Dragon Ball enthusiast will be impressed with this, even though this is still a decent fighting game.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you like to read your way through a game this is something for you. If you don't this could be an agonising adventure. It is a cute game to keep you busy till Pokémon X and Y come into view.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pac-Man as a platform game is a nice idea, however the title could have been much better. Levels are real empty and it's all too simple. But kids will love it, no doubt about that.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Nero stays true to its billing as an interactive novel, and while there are plenty of hiccups in nearly every facet of the game, none of them are particularly experience-ruining.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Disappointingly, there are too few great platformers we may still talk about in five years. Ethan: Meteor Hunter is no such title in that regard. There are simply no features to be found that really make the game stand out in a good way. Aside of that, the high level of repetition makes Ethan's adventure become boring really fast. It's like the little mouse is looking for his place in this world, but will likely never succeed on doing so.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Adventures of Tintin is an excellent game for the casual gamers out there. The graphics don't look amazing and the gameplay could have been a bit more difficult, but the varied missions and good comedic timing make up for that.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is not a bad game, but it's quite boring and lacks inspiration. The mechanics work fine, but do not get renewed as you progress into the game. This makes the game feel repetitive.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    How To Survive is a great game, on paper. With too little challenge and some stupid characters, it doesn’t get to its full potential. A shame, because EKO Software could have made a great zombie game with this.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The concept of Dark Void is great and the gameplay generally works fine. Unfortunately, the story isn’t interesting and far too short.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This top 100 of all Mario Party games is surprisingly fun. It offers a singleplayer mode and a lot of diversity in the minigames. Even Amiibo are supported. Sadly the game has no online option though. Definitely a fun bunch of games to enjoy for hours.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The 2D Worms games have always been the best ones in the franchise and Worms Ultimate Mayhem only further proves that statement. The gameplay is slow and even firing a weapon sounds easier then it really is. As every Worms game, this one is funny and will give you some crazy weapons to work with. If you have an Xbox 360 and you want to play Worms, just go for Worms 2: Armageddon.
    • 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.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Lost Sea is lost at sea, as the game is repetitive, has no save system and makes you backtrack the island, which all look the same, all the time. The colourful environments and the challenges make up a little, but overall it's not a good experience.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Flying body parts and buckets of blood form the basics of Splatterhouse. The soundtrack and the voice overs have been done very well but the graphics just aren't up to today's standards.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Contrast could have been a great game, but it feels too rushed. The controls are stiff and the platform elements aren´t that challenging. And we aren´t even talking about the countless bugs we found in the game.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hydrophobia's strongest point is the realistically designed water. This is the first game in a franchise that has a lot of potential. However, 1200 Microsoft Points really is to expensive if you are not into adventure games.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    NBA Live 16 is a step in the right direction for the franchise. There are some good new additions and the atmosphere of the game is fantastic. However, the mediocre gameplay ensures no enjoyment for the gamer.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    Alter Ego has a good basic gameplay but everything else is riddled with flaws. The puzzles are too simple, the ending is disappointing and the animations just aren't impressive.

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