XGN's Scores

  • Games
For 3,435 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 52% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 42% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.7 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 73
Highest review score: 98 God of War: Ragnarok
Lowest review score: 10 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Score distribution:
3436 game reviews
    • 51 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Because of the bad gameplay and graphics is How To Train Your Dragon not a special game. It's a better idea to spend your money on a ticket to see the movie version in a cinema.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 09/10 is definitely worth buying if you are looking for a fun motorcycle racing title. But for the serious motorcycle enthusiasts it's better to wait and see what SBK X will offer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    MotoGP 09/10 is definitely worth buying if you are looking for a fun motorcycle racing title. But for the serious motorcycle enthusiasts it's better to wait and see what SBK X will offer.
    • 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.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Perfect Dark is worth as a Xbox Live Arcade title. But it's not the sensation anymore like it was before.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Metro 2033 has become a nice game and will complement your collection. Take the metro to your nearest game shop and buy Metro 2033, just enjoy the Russian atmosphere.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    God of War is back and better than ever before! It's a worthy end of a trilogy. A tear for the last fight from our favourite Spartan. Let there be more Kratos in the future!
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game looks very good and the atmosphere and soundtrack are as good as well. But there's a lack of depth and the game has annoying controls on certain moments, so therefore the game is nothing more than just a snack. However, Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon remains advisable to try if you have nothing to do.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening is mandatory for anyone who has played the original game with a smile on his or her face.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening is mandatory for anyone who has played the original game with a smile on his or her face
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Are you looking for a RPG which offers something totally different than Final Fantasy XIII for example? Well, if you don't have any problems with a difficult and extensive gameplay system, then Resonance of Fate is your game to buy.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Are you looking for a RPG which offers something totally different than Final Fantasy XIII for example? Well, if you don't have any problems with a difficult and extensive gameplay system, then Resonance of Fate is your game to buy.
    • 46 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    GTi Club: Supermini Festa is a funny game with a lot of mini games. But it's a pity the game fails on several areas and therefore GTi Club: Supermini Festa earns this score.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man 10 is on certain moments a good game, but it drops stitches as well. Furthermore, the bosses aren't all original and the soundtrack is a little bit annoying. Still the game offers enough innovation to keep you busy for hours.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII is probably the RPG of the year and therefore a must have for any RPG-lover. The game is very strong, has beautiful graphics and good voice-acting. Unfortunately after completing this adventure we again have to wait a couple of years for a new part.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Yakuza 3 has become a decent game. The graphics are a bit outdated and the movements of the characters don't always feel natural. The story on the other hand is truly amazing en there is plenty to explore in virtual Japan.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XIII is probably the RPG of the year and therefore a must have for any RPG-lover. The game is very strong, has beautiful graphics and good voice-acting. Unfortunately after completing this adventure we again have to wait a couple of years for a new part.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Calling has become a total failure. Fans of the Japanese horror genre will like this game but only if they wait for the price drop. The only gamers that will find this game creepy are the ones who aren't allowed to play it: children under the age of twelve.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Toy Soldiers is a good start for Signal Studios. The game is accessible and looks good. If you have enough patience and a strategic view, then this is a must have for you!
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a great shooter and ranks among the top of this time. The multiplayer is reason enough to buy this great game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a great shooter and ranks among the top of this time. The multiplayer is reason enough to buy this great game.
    • 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.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The game features a very strong playlist, but lacks in renewal. Next to that it's still impossible to play the game online, which should be an option by now. A great game for people that love karaoke for only 40 euros, but for the rest of us not really a must have.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mega Man 10 is on certain moments a good game, but it drops stitches as well. Furthermore, the bosses aren't all original and the soundtrack is a little bit annoying. Still the game offers enough innovation to keep you busy for hours.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Heavy Rain is a risky game but it offers you an unique experience and therefore it's definitely worth your money!
    • 77 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 64 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
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    To understand the controls of this game, it's wise to check the tutorial and the manual first. About the game, the graphics are just fine, but the music will annoy you soon enough and unfortunately there are more lacks which will cause irritations. Despite all this Tropico 3 has become a decent game, but it's definitely only meant for the fans of this genre.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The graphics and the sound in BioShock 2 are well done, but the gameplay hasn't changed much since the first title. The story and the atmosphere in Rapture are still the best part of the game and therefore the main reason to buy this work of art.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The graphics and the sound in BioShock 2 are well done, but the gameplay hasn't changed much since the first title. The story and the atmosphere in Rapture are still the best part of the game and therefore the main reason to buy this work of art.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dante's Inferno offers an unique experience with an excellent story. It's too bad the gameplay and graphics can't reach that level. But it remains a game you should definitely consider.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Dante's Inferno offers an unique experience with an excellent story. It's too bad the gameplay and graphics can't reach that level. But it remains a game you should definitely consider.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Besides a subtitle this PlayStation 3 version of The Last Hope doesn't add much. The biggest addition to the game are the Japanese voices and this is the best addition developer tri-Ace could possibly make. The graphics may not be too great, but the storyline, sounds and battles make up for that.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Chime is a funny game. There are only five different songs in the game, but they are all perfect. When you get caught by the hypnotic flow of Chime, you'll be playing this game for hours and hours.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Fast Food Panic is sort of a Trauma Center game, which was actually a good title. Fast Food Panic is absolutely funny but unfortunately has a shortcoming: there's too less diversity. But the real question is if you're able to make fast food meals 'fast', or if you will panic and fail the mission? It's all up to you, how responsible!
    • 96 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Bioware has managed to surpass the first Mass Effect on many fronts. For us as gamers, the new year couldn't have had a better start than this.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    This game offers a nice variation but the hack and slash part will bore you pretty soon. However you can have a few hours of fun with this game.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Everybody, young and old, can enjoy this fighter. The control-scheme is simple and the game invites you to come back. Unfortunately Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars isn't offering the same experience as Street Fighter IV. However, Capcom delivers a good fighting game!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    MAG
    In MAG it's possible to join the battlefield with a total of 256 players. The graphics are not fantastic but the gameplay, replay and the sound are very good. MAG will entertain you a lot of hours if you are good at teamwork.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a good game for someone who is really into turn-based RPG's. Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment offers hours of gameplay for a small price.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a good game for someone who is really into turn-based RPG's. Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment offers hours of gameplay for a small price.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Co-op at its best. Army of Two: The 40th Day is great co-op game. Unfortunately, the game fails at other aspects, therefore it hasn’t become an absolute must-have title.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 77 Critic Score
    Co-op at its best. Army of Two: The 40th Day is great co-op game. Unfortunately, the game fails at other aspects, therefore it hasn’t become an absolute must-have title.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Vancouver 2010 is frustrating hard and offers to less for 60 euro. However, fans of the Olympic Games have a game to add to their collection.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Vancouver 2010 is frustrating hard and offers to less for 60 euro. However, fans of the Olympic Games have a game to add to their collection.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    The only reason to buy this game, is that it's 30 euro cheaper than the Nintendo DS version. And that's only when you are an Ace Attorney fan.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Divinity II: Ego Draconis is an enjoyable and nice game when you play it on the PC. However, the Xbox 360 port of this game turned out so poorly, that playing as a dragon is the only thing that can make you smile a little bit.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Darksiders brings you everything you expect. A beautiful post apocalyptic world combined with excellent audio and a real cool gameplay, deserves nothing less than a high score.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Darksiders brings you everything you expect. A beautiful post apocalyptic world combined with excellent audio and a real cool gameplay, deserves nothing less than a high score.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta has become a very good game which offers plenty of diversity. Everything looks good and the game contains a fine dose of humor. Put this game on the list of Kratos and Dante. This game is a must have for everyone!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta has become a very good game which offers plenty of diversity. Everything looks good and the game contains a fine dose of humor. Put this game on the list of Kratos and Dante. This game is a must have for everyone!
    • 43 Metascore
    • 25 Critic Score
    Because of the lack of depth and a boring gameplay you will only play this title one or at most two times. After that it will rust in the Wii. So it's a waste of money to buy this game.
    • 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.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Van Halen hasn't become an exceptional game. It plays like every Guitar Hero game, but you can't call it success.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Van Halen hasn't become an exceptional game. It plays like every Guitar Hero game, but you can't call it success.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Guitar Hero: Van Halen hasn't become an exceptional game. It plays like every Guitar Hero game, but you can't call it success.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    PixelJunk Shooter is the fourth good PixelJunk game in a row. Playing this game is a pleasure for all senses and therefore it's a shame that the game is so short. Developer Q-Games throws a bull's eye with this PlayStation Network title.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Saboteur's gameplay isn't brilliant, but the presentation is just well done. We've seen it many times before, a game about the Second World War, but it's good to see that The Saboteur is original in a kind of way.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Saboteur's gameplay isn't brilliant, but the presentation is just well done. We've seen it many times before, a game about the Second World War, but it's good to see that The Saboteur is original in a kind of way.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is a great horror game that puts this famous series on the map for the Wii.
    • 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.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although the graphics are outdated, it is still a game to enjoy. People who play the CoD-games a lot, but never played the first part on the PC, now have the chance to play this first Call of Duty game.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    Although the graphics are outdated, it is still a game to enjoy. People who play the CoD-games a lot, but never played the first part on the PC, now have the chance to play this first Call of Duty game.
    • 28 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Almost everything in this game seems unfinished. The graphics are halfway done and the controls aren't working well. Besides that the game is very buggy and it takes only two hours to finish. So 60 euros is way too much for this title, but even in the discount the game would be too expensive.
    • 27 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Almost everything in this game seems unfinished. The graphics are halfway done and the controls aren't working well. Besides that the game is very buggy and it takes only two hours to finish. So 60 euros is way too much for this title, but even in the discount the game would be too expensive.
    • 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!
    • 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!
    • 75 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Reflex is a solid game that meets expectations. The Reflex system is a nice addition, but besides that this game is just not special in any way.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    MX vs. ATV Reflex is a solid game that meets expectations. The Reflex system is a nice addition, but besides that this game is just not special in any way.
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    • 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.
    • 31 Metascore
    • 32 Critic Score
    If Copter Crisis was a real chopper, it wouldn't take off. There are no reasons to buy this game, because everything falls apart. Don't download this title, just let it hang around in the WiiWare-channel.
    • 62 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
    • 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.
    • 63 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This fitness game uses a camera instead of a Balance Board. Unfortunately this sounds a lot better in theory than that it turns out to be. Still Your Shape offers a lot opportunity's to get sweaty.
    • 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.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Scene It? Twilight can't give you the same feeling, the madness, what the film itself does. It had been a better idea to bring out such a game after the four films, so it's a little bit too early right now.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ezio is the evolution of Altaïr. The game shows improvement and keeps you fascinated because it offers enough variation. The graphical performance is high and the sound is just fine. This game just simply can't be missing from your collection!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ezio is the evolution of Altaïr. The game shows improvement and keeps you fascinated because it offers enough variation. The graphical performance is high and the sound is just fine. This game just simply can't be missing from your collection!
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's easy to see that Valve took the concept of Left 4 Dead to a higher level. Everything looks better and there are more enemies. The sound in the game is just as good as the first part, and the graphics are even better. Still, there are some things which could have been better, but despite that it's a great game to have in your collection.
    • 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!
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution is proof the Wii has some nice fighting games.
    • 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.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All improved aspects together with a smooth gameplay, make the God of War Collection worth it's money. The God of War Collection provides the best preparation you can get for God of War III.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Unfortunately this game failed a little bit. There are some nice ideas but they are not well developed. To play a quiz can be fun, but it really has his shortcomings and you have to keep in mind that this game only includes movie related questions.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Unfortunately this game failed a little bit. There are some nice ideas but they are not well developed. To play a quiz can be fun, but it really has his shortcomings and you have to keep in mind that this game only includes movie related questions.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    You can better spend your money on alternative quiz games. One can only appreciate this game if he or she possesses a huge amount of movie knowledge.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    When you like to race on your Wii, at this moment this is the game you should buy!
    • 87 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii will serve both new and old gamers. It lacks of new possibility's but thanks to the 4-player co-op, it's still a very nice game.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Because of all the new features this is the best Buzz game made so far. So therefore it's an absolutely must have title for people who like to challenge their own knowledge.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Did you think you had seen it all in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Get ready then for this war! Don't think Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be a revolution, it's more like an evolution if you compare this to the first Modern Warfare game.
    • 94 Metascore
    • 89 Critic Score
    Did you think you had seen it all in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare? Get ready then for this war! Don't think Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be a revolution, it's more like an evolution if you compare this to the first Modern Warfare game.

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