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
    • 56 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is a good fighting game. You will probably enjoy this game if you're a fan of the franchise. But otherwise, there are a lot of better fighting games available.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball: Raging Blast is a good fighting game. You will probably enjoy this game if you're a fan of the franchise. But otherwise, there are a lot of better fighting games available.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    This game is a good footie for the Wii, but because of the lack of evolution and innovation it failed to be more than that.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Are you a Wii-gamer and looking for a good shooter? Don't wait any longer and buy this game, because right now there are no better shooter available on this console!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage is a game that will take you through the cold winter days this year. Especially city's like London and New York will bring you an extra vibe. The biggest disappointment is the lack of an online multiplayer. Still the game itself is nice enough to play.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Rock Band has become a decent game which is especially meant for children. You can expect another tracklist then usual. The LEGO style is nice to look at for a while, but adults can better choose another music game to play.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LEGO Rock Band has become a decent game which is especially meant for children. You can expect another tracklist then usual. The LEGO style is nice to look at for a while, but adults can better choose another music game to play.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unfortunately there are only a few improvements in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. PES-fans will be happy with some improvements in the different modes, but general soccer fans are better off with EA's FIFA 10.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Unfortunately there are only a few improvements in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. PES-fans will be happy with some improvements in the different modes, but general soccer fans are better off with EA's FIFA 10.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    Although Dragon Age: Origins doesn't bring anything new, we dare to say that this is the RPG of this autumn!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although Band Hero is not a bad game, it misses lots of new possibilities. Don't expect a new game, it's more of a Guitar Hero Light.
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Although Band Hero is not a bad game, it misses lots of new possibility's. Don't expect a new game, it's more of a Guitar Hero Light.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Ubisoft shows us how to score with a title like Academy of Champions: Football. The game hasn't got a great story mode, but offers enough fun meant for arcade gamers and children.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With Need for Speed Nitro EA proves it can deliver a good arcade race game. However if you are a die hard racefan, you can forget this game. It isn't a Ferrari but you may proudly call it a Volkswagen.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Rabbids go Home is a very nice game which unfortunately scores bad on the graphics. Still Rabbids go Home is fun to play thanks to the nice gameplay and the overload of humour.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 93 Critic Score
    Thanks to the new possibility's, GTA IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony will bring you even better content than GTA IV: The Lost and Damned. And when you decide to buy GTA: Episodes from Liberrty City, you will get them both on one disc.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tekken 6 is the best fighting game in the genre you can wish for now. However the Scenario Campaign is a little bit disappointing, Tekken is the usual experience: blood, sweat and tears!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Tekken 6 is the best fighting game in the genre you can wish for now. However the Scenario Campaign is a little bit disappointing, Tekken is the usual experience: blood, sweat and tears!
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DJ Hero brings you a complete new experience which will be loved by every music fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DJ Hero brings you a complete new experience which will be loved by every music fan.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DJ Hero brings you a complete new experience which will be loved by every music fan.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With Forza Motorsport 3, Turn 10 has delivered the most complete racing experience ever. So get on this ride for hours upon hours of racing fun.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Ratchet & Clank trilogy are wound up with dignity with A Crack in Time. This is the best platform shooter you can wish for at the moment, all because of the new features.
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    • 63 Critic Score
    If you like Mario Kart and if you want to drive another tournament, you can put Madagascar Kartz in your console. The game is a decent rip-off but nothing more than that.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Fairytale Fights has become a funny game, but all things are kept too simple. So playing alone will not amuse you, but the co-op on the other hand is really fun. However there is a lag off replay value that might keep you from buying this title!
    • 53 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Fairytale Fights has become a funny game, but all things are kept too simple. So playing alone will not amuse you, but the co-op on the other hand is really fun. However there is a lag off replay value that might keep you from buying this title!
    • 70 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    With Eyepet you become the owner of a funny animal, that looks really good and works fine gameplay wise. But it's definitely not a replacement for your 'real' pet.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Trine is a good game with beautiful graphics and nice obstacles. The enemies are a bit boring, but that doesn't reduce the huge fun factor.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 53 Critic Score
    Building towers with blocks can be fun, but only with wooden blocks in your childhood and simply not on a Xbox 360.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Are you looking for a good game which you can play online as well as offline? And do you like shooters with RPG-elements? Then Borderlands is definitely your game to buy!
    • 83 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Are you looking for a good game which you can play online as well as offline? And do you like shooters with RPG-elements? Then Borderlands is definitely your game to buy!
    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 10 is is a great game and a really good improvement on FIFA 09. Other soccer games should take an example from this game.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    FIFA 10 is is a great game and a really good improvement on FIFA 09. Other soccer games should take an example from this game.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lips Number One Hits is a welcome expansion. It offers new gameplay features, unlockable avatar awards and more. There are some bad aspects, like the reception of the microphones, but McHammer was right: "Can't Thouch This!"
    • 46 Metascore
    • 35 Critic Score
    Unfortunately .deTuned is not a title on which you can spend a lot of hours. Thanks to the lack of features, you will be quickly done with the game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A game starring Jack Black and Tim Schafer as creative director, could hardly go wrong. And fortunately it hasn’t gone wrong. Brütal Legend has become a pretty decent game.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 83 Critic Score
    A game starring Jack Black and Tim Schafer as creative director, could hardly go wrong. And fortunately it hasn’t gone wrong. Brütal Legend has become a pretty decent game.
    • 96 Metascore
    • 96 Critic Score
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is actually an overwhelmingly good title that every PS3-owner should purchase. And those who don't have a PS3, now have a really good reason to buy one.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The new Mario & Sonic game will bring you next year´s Winter Olympics, with a high fun factor. Although the controls sometimes fail, the game is still fun to play.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Magna Carta II is a lot better than it's predecessor. Still, it is a pity that the quality of some factors, like the voice acting, differs so much. Because of this the game hasn't become what it could have been.
    • 39 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    JU-ON:The Grudge is a reasonable game, which mainly breaks apart because of the short gameplay and the bad controls. However the dark environments and scary moments that are all well placed, absolutely make it worth to play the game once. But when you do that, make sure it is from the discount stack.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is an ultimate realistic shooter. For some this can be the reason to ignore this game. But for those who seek a good challenge, this is just the right shooter.
    • 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.
    • 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
    • 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.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NBA Live 10 proves that you don’t have to be a basketball fan to like this sort of games. Especially because of the accessible gameplay, everyone can enjoy this great basketball title.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NBA Live 10 proves that you don’t have to be a basketball fan to like this sort of games. Especially because of the accessible gameplay, everyone can enjoy this great basketball title.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10 contains enough new features and improvements and has therefore become an interesting title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    NBA 2K10 contains enough new features and improvements and has therefore become an interesting title.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It might take a while to get used to the gameplay of Demon's Souls but once the game has you in its grasp, it will not let you go!
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is an ultimate realistic shooter. For some this can be the reason to ignore this game. But for those who seek a good challenge, this is just the right shooter.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thanks to all the new components, Nintendo brings you a new Wii Fit game which is worth the whole 20 euro's. Off course this is only when you are looking for a fitness game.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dead Space Extraction is a welcome addition to the on-rails genre. You have to like the slow pace, but the co-op mode on itself makes the game a must-have for fans!
    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Instead of making an entire retail version of this game, it would have perhaps been better to bring out the game as an arcade title. However Tornado Outbreak did surprise us, and therefore it deserves a nice mark.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Instead of making an entire retail version of this game, it would have perhaps been better to bring out the game as an arcade title. However Tornado Outbreak did surprise us, and therefore it deserves a nice mark.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 69 Critic Score
    Katamari Forever has become a decent game. This is definitely a game for you if you like Japanese games with some weird features. But unfortunately there isn't any online multiplayer option and the singleplayer won't entertain you for long. So therefore you won't play this game 'forever'.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    ODST is a fun Halo game, but clearly an expansion and not a completely new game. There are some new possibilities, due to the small gameplay changes, and the multiplayer will keep you coming back for a long time.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    A Wii sports game that you have to avoid, because you won’t be playing this game for long because the controls are really nasty. The game itself is an inspire-less product which has no replay value whatsoever.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Wet
    WET isn't really an original game. Several ingredients are taken from other good titles. Nevertheless, WET is amusing for a couple of hours and therefore it's just a good B-title.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Wet
    WET isn't really an original game. Several ingredients are taken from other good titles. Nevertheless, WET is amusing for a couple of hours and therefore it's just a good B-title.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Shift doesn’t only provide a great shift within the NFS-franchise. In fact, the game is also an extremely good racing game.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Need for Speed Shift doesn’t only provide a great shift within the NFS-franchise. In fact, the game is also an extremely good racing game.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NHL 10 is a very good game, but it misses big innovations. For the people who don’t own a ice-hockey game, this game is definitely worth buying. But for the people that already own NHL 09, this is only a small upgrade and not really worth the money.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    NHL 10 is a very good game, but it misses big innovations. For the people who don’t own a ice-hockey game, this game is definitely worth buying. But for the people that already own NHL 09, this is only a small upgrade and not really worth the money.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Heroes Over Europe has become a decent flight game. But you should consider Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, if you’re looking for more serious simulation flight action.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 63 Critic Score
    Heroes Over Europe has become a decent flight game. But you should consider Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey, if you’re looking for more serious simulation flight action.
    • 69 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
    • 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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is a nice superhero game which, despite the flaws in graphics and audio, still get's a good score because of the great gameplay and replay value.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is a nice superhero game which, despite the flaws in graphics and audio, still get's a good score because of the great gameplay and replay value.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    By making The Beatles: Rock Band, Harmonix did a really good job and the game is certainly good in all ways. Unfortunately the few new things aren't all useful and the game doesn't support the other Rock Band content. However, this game is full of Flower Power and therefore you really need to play this at least once in your life.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 87 Critic Score
    By making The Beatles: Rock Band, Harmonix did a really good job and the game is certainly good in all ways. Unfortunately the few new things aren't all useful and the game doesn't support the other Rock Band content. However, this game is full of Flower Power and therefore you really need to play this at least once in your life.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Muramasa: The Demon Blade is an awful nice and beautiful game. Unfortunately there's a lack of English voices, a multiplayer mode and sometimes there are long trips. But still we want more of these games!
    • 73 Metascore
    • 73 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a simple yet highly entertaining game which you can enjoy while relaxing, Mini Ninjas is definitely something for you.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you are looking for a simple yet highly entertaining game which you can enjoy while relaxing, Mini Ninjas is definitely something for you.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It is a fun game for the young and less experienced gamers. However, due to the fact that the game is not very challenging, Mini Ninjas is not recommendable for the regular gamer. Moreover the lack of an offline or online multiplayer mode is a pity.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is the best World War II combat flight simulator at this moment. The game really brings you the atmosphere of WWII. Thanks to the good gameplay and content, this game is definitely worth buying.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Il-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey is the best World War II combat flight simulator at this moment. The game really brings you the atmosphere of WWII. Thanks to the good gameplay and content, this game is definitely worth buying.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Colin McRae: DiRT 2 has beautiful graphics, great gameplay and contains more than enough races and tournaments for hardcore racing fans. But besides all that, the game is also very accessible for gamers without any racing experience. Therefore DiRT 2 is truly is a great title.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Colin McRae: DiRT 2 has beautiful graphics, great gameplay and contains more than enough races and tournaments for hardcore racing fans. But besides all that, the game is also very accessible for gamers without any racing experience. Therefore DiRT 2 is truly is a great title.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Jump Start Pet Rescue is an educational game for very young gamers. The game offers enough variation and is therefore a decent title. Parents don't need to hesitate: this is a good game for their son or daughter.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Section 8 lacks a finishing touch; the game doesn't shine graphically and has a weak story. However there are plenty of multi-player modes available and the sound is just fine. So Section 8 is a decent game, but only for a much lower price.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft almost succeeded in creating the perfect music game. Only some small mistakes prevent this game from scoring the complete 100 points. Still this game is the best music game at this moment.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft almost succeeded in creating the perfect music game. Only some small mistakes prevent this game from scoring the complete 100 points. Still this game is the best music game at this moment.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft almost succeeded in creating the perfect music game. Only some small mistakes prevent this game from scoring the complete 100 points. Still this game is the best music game at this moment.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The name of this game is Cursed Mountain. But do we curse the game itself or not? If you don't pay attention to the bad graphics and the slow progress in the game, you can really have some fun with Cursed Mountain which has actually a unique atmosphere.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Normally you just want to avoid an asylum. But Batman's Arkham Asylum is one you just want to explore. Never before was it so much fun to fight with a bat!
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Normally you just want to avoid an asylum. But Batman's Arkham Asylum is one you just want to explore. Never before was it so much fun to fight with a bat!
    • 72 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein is absolutely not the greatest shooter of this year, therefore the game lacks at too many points. But on the other hand, the game offers you a nice combination of shooting with weapons and using the skills of the medallion. Reason enough to buy this game as a perfect snack, before the really big shooters will hit the stores later this year.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 71 Critic Score
    Wolfenstein is absolutely not the greatest shooter of this year, therefore the game lacks at too many points. But on the other hand, the game offers you a nice combination of shooting with weapons and using the skills of the medallion. Reason enough to buy this game as a perfect snack, before the really big shooters will hit the stores later this year.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10 is the best American Football game out there and knows to improve on it's predecessor. It's clear to say that this is a must have for all the fans of the sport.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 10 is the best American Football game out there and knows to improve on it's predecessor. It's clear to say that this is a must have for all the fans of the sport.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Trials HD is a very entertaining and addictive game. It's suitable for everyone, but offers a challenge to even the best. You will get a huge game for a good price.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    SingStar Queen is not a bad game but unfortunately it's not a queen in the franchise. Who wants to play this when most songs were already available in the SingStore? Overall, it's not quite the success we hoped for.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the game has not become the game it could have been. The only thing that earns a satisfactory is the sound and that's all. Maybe, if the game ever makes it's way to 30 euro's and you're looking for a fun co-op, this one is recommended.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Unfortunately the game has not become the game it could have been. The only thing that earns a satisfactory is the sound and that's all. Maybe, if the game ever makes it's way to 30 euro's and you're looking for a fun co-op, this one is recommended.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    For only 15 euro's you purchase a really fun game, with easy gameplay mechanics so you can play it anytime you feel like it. Now go and stuff her up!
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    By buying Wii Sports Resort you get a game we recommend. The inferior graphics will be compensated by the beautiful sound and great gameplay. The only thing that should be stopping you from purchasing this game is the rare possibility that you have no-friends to play it with at all!
    • 63 Metascore
    • 47 Critic Score
    The King of Fighters XII doesn't offer you enough for the price of 60 euros. It feels like an old arcade game, that could have been downloaded from [XLA] for a cheaper price. The game should have taken an example to Street Fighter IV, but unfortunately it doesn't.

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