XGN's Scores

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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
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is an all out brawler. It exchanges a rich story for a mashup between Smash Bros and Warriors games. Although the fighting works great, the fights itself are often chaotic. The many unlockables and characters offer tons of fan service.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Age of Empires Definitive Edition is stuck between past and present. On the one hand this is a beautiful remake with nostalgic gameplay, but the problems of the past still plague the game, making the Definitive Edition a shell of its former self.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sky Force Reloaded is a great game from the arcade times. And now it’s playable on the Switch. Prepare to go in a bullet hell full of challenges. You’ll get the most fun out of it with two players, but the game gives you a fair challenge when playing alone.
    • 55 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    In Seven Deadly Sins Knights of Britannia you will be fighting more with the combat system than against your opponents. It just doesn't work and that’s a pity, because Seven Deadly Sins stays close to its source material.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Shu
    Shu is a game with a simple but strong core. Unfortunately the extra features often don't do anything or don't work properly. Although the game looks great, its story is very short and the controls suffer from some frustrating bugs. Your money could be better spent on other games.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Aegis Defenders is a unique and literal mix of platform action and tower defense. The game challenges you with puzzles and ends each level with an attack you have to repel. This makes the game great and entertaining, though it's not perfect.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Kingdom Come Deliverance doesn't deliver on its expectations. Although the game looks stunning and the Middle Ages come to life beautifully, it's a technical mess.
    • 92 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Where Bayonetta 2 for the Wii U left competing titles far behind, the Switch version shatters them completely. Although there isn't a lot of new content, a stable framerate and neat touch controls take the game to a higher level.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bayonetta is a sexy and interesting game. If you already played the Wii U-version, then the Switch version will not give you anything new. But if you have not played this version, try the Switch version for an interesting experience you will not see often.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Capcom really brought it this time, adding a pile of characters, levels and outfits to an already strong game. On top of that there’s a whole new Arcade mode, which brings a nostalgic trip for fans, multiple challenges and an improved training mode.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    UFC 3 is very nice fighting game, but that doesn't mean it is a good wrestling game. The ground game leaves to be desired and really takes down the quality of the game. Overall the look and feel of UFC 3 entirely is still pretty decent.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Expansion The Resistance leaves us with mixed emotions. If it’s not for the zombies story, the DLC wouldn’t be all that special. In the end it’s a matter of personal preference: normal multiplayer or zombies?
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you haven’t played Dragon Quest Builders yet and own a Nintendo Switch, you want buy the game for this platform.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    We Were Here Too has some nice puzzles which definitely pushes you and your friend to the limits. It just feels almost like you are in a real escape room. However, the game lacks user feedback and has no replay value. Be prepared.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Inpatient is a horror game that contains all the ingredients for a great game, but lacks the execution.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shadow of the Colossus gives you a fantastic scenario with impressive colossi that become very challenging later on in the game. Nevertheless, smooth gameplay still remains absent with this remake. The game can blow you away at times, but also makes you want to destroy your controller when it doesn’t deliver what you can expect from a good game these days.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Lost Sphear is a new game from Tokyo RPG Factory. It is decent but has some very old features and therefore 50 euros is way too much.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This is a sequel to the original Cyber Sleuth game, but it doesn't feel that way. The game offers a new 50+ hour story, a total of over 300 Digimon and a few new elements. But next to that it is exactly the same as the last Digimon game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nine Parchments is beautiful and elaborate. It's also incredibly frustrating and unbalanced.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter World is already one of the best rpg's of the year. The worlds are stunning and adventurous, the monsters are huge and exciting and the possibility to play together is great.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Hidden Ones DLC continues where it left off and it's mostly more of the same, which is excellent if you loved Assassin's Creed Origins. We would have liked to see more variety and more beauty in the region, but it's still a must play for the fans.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This is by far the best Dragon Ball fighting game. The gameplay is fluid, explosive and fast, just as it should be. The game looks great and offers something for everyone. It is easy to step in for newcomers but hard to master. Simply a must own.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Kings adds another worthwhile experience to the Total War Warhammer series. The gameplay of the DLC is well balanced in terms of features and units, although the add-on works better during Mortal Empires than the Great Vortex campaign.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Want to know what happened to Zoe? Here are the answers, in a worthy finale. Though the story Resident Evil 7 is now over, this definitely won’t be the last time we hear from the series.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is the best Batman episode so far with in depth conversation between Bruce and John. Also the ending is genius.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Furi is a great mix of hack and slash with a bullet hell. Where the game performs really great on the action level, the game misses the mark when things get quiet. Still it is a very enjoyable game, but it has its flaws.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The Escapists 2 certainly isn’t a bad game. The best way to play the game is with a Switch. It looks phenomenal and the controls are good. Although the game has a lot of ‘downtime’ and can be boring at times the whole idea is great, even more in co-op.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Road to the Olympics doesn't reinvent the wheel. The core gameplay stays the same, but the focus of this DLC is somewhat different. There is enough new content which makes Road to the Olympics a nice addition, but not more than that.
    • 85 Metascore
    • Critic Score
    If you're able to ignore the flaws in the beta of PUBG you see the potential that's in the game. PUBG is super exciting from the very beginning until the very last end, which makes it one of the best Battle Royale games out there. [Early Access Score = 75]
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Okami HD looks great and is a one of a kind game. If you like the Japanese art and love to puzzle a little bit, this is the game for you.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Megaton Rainfall delivers a unique VR experience that will make you feel like a superhero. However, graphics are mediocre and without a VR headset the game is definitely not worth it.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This game is a must to play if you like good stories. The conversations are more than real. It's amazing.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Doom VFR is a blast to play for every VR owner. The fast-paced action that the series is known for, is translated very well here. Although the adventure isn't that long, overall the experience is wonderful.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A Hat in Time is not a perfect experience, but it is one of the most lovingly made games this year. If you want more platforming after completing Super Mario Odyssey you should definitely give A Hat in Time a go.
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    • 70 Critic Score
    Let's Sing 2018 offers a variation of nice modes and 30 pop songs. But the library is not expandable. And that makes the game a little short. Next to that the microphones are wired, which makes no sense for a wireless console.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Destiny 2 Curse of Osiris is a huge disappointment. Its campaign is short and too easy and the story is lacking depth. Therefore this expansion is way too expensive.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's fun to keep killing zombies but the 'big package' is not so impressing. The main game itself however is fun and it's good to have Frank back.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This Remaster Star Ocean: The Last Hope should have been a remake. Now the game feels old with just a new look. The fighting is good, but everything else feels old and that's a shame. It just can't compete with the rest of the RPGs of today.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Syberia 2 for Switch is a lot like the first part of the series. Sadly, it doesn't improve any of the flaws of part one. It's also not a fun game if you haven't played the first Syberia.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Monopoly for Switch does about everything right. The game offers numerous boards and you can adjust the rules to suit every need. And you can play the game where ever you want with up to six players. The waiting time with six players is long though.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gear Club Unlimited tries to be the race game the Nintendo Switch needs and deserves, but fails. The racing aspect is good for on the go gaming, but the brakes don't really work and if you've seen three or four environments, you've seen them all.
    • 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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a real gem for the Switch. But there are some downsides. In handheld modus there are framedrops and the game suffers from the limited capacity of the console. Still, the 100 hours of gameplay are more than worth it.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Knowledge is Power is the best implementation of Playlink so far. The quiz is silly and fun, making it an ideal candidate for family game night.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Uno
    UNO on the Nintendo Switch is a fun game, but it lacks multiple modes which can make it quite boring after a while. Fortunately the online aspect of UNO is quite good and will make you play the games for multiple hours.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Surf World Series tries to be a game about an extreme sport, but kind of fails in that aspect. Sure, the surfing is good and the tricks are fun to do, but it gets quite boring after a while and the game has not much to offer for replayability.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    New Style Boutique 3 is a fun and expansive game where you change the world with the power of fashion. There's so much to do that you'll experience the busy life of a fashionista without knowing that hours have gone by.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    L.A. Noire still is a great detective game. With 4K resolution and HDR support it looks better than ever. The strong ambiance and gameplay remains and all the DLC is included. Though not much has changed and some technical flaws are there, it kicks ass.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This game is boring and way too expensive. Kirby is cute but this game is nothing more than a couple of mini games.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    Hidden Agenda fails to deliver on its potential. The game makes some poor design choices, making it hard to fall in love with this game. Hidden Agenda, nevertheless, gives hope for more non-party PlayLink games.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Switch version of Skyrim allows for tons of hours of entertainment while on the move. With graphics that don't look too bad, even after all those years, it really shows the power of the Switch. Definitely one of the best Switch suggestions.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This add-on for the already great Snipperclips makes the game even better for a mild price. There is a ton of new content and the game is playable by four players at once now. This makes Snipperclips almost like the ultimate party game on the Switch.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The Sims 4 is a very enjoyable game which will give you a lot of tools to be creative in creating your own Sims and their lives. The game gives exactly the same experience as the PC version, though the controls are terrible. You'll hate your controller for it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Lego Marvel Super Heroes gives you the feeling that you are saving the Marvel world. Chronopolis is a beautiful designed city and has lots of content. However, the annoying camera and lack of innovations are a pity in this otherwise great game.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Obviously, DOOM cannot match with the graphical power of its counterparts on other consoles, but it still is DOOM running on a Nintendo Switch. The Joy-Cons are not sufficient for a FPS, but the overall experience is a good and gory game on the Switch.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon add some great things to Alola. The games are bigger, longer and better than Sun and Moon.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon add some great things to Alola. The games are bigger, longer and better than Sun and Moon.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 manages to deliver a great multiplayer experience that the previous game couldn't. Although the campaign is relatively short with its 4 hours, the online portion makes up for that with fast-pace action.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Episode 5 of Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy, the final episode, is one of the weakest of the series. It moves too fast, leaves out too many details and feels kinda rushed overall. Even with an epic end fight, this can't save the episode.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Just Dance 2018 is a blast to play for young and old. The newly introduced kids section brings old and new songs to the table for the smaller ones, while the rest of the game delivers a wide variety of popsongs. Every dance fan can eat their heart out.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors on 3DS is a great port of the Switch game. The visuals are less good, but the gameplay is smooth and entertaining.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Sonic Forces is neither the best nor the worst game starring the blue hedgehog. It's mediocre at best with spectacular action, but blunt characters.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You should definitely play South Park Phone Destroyer if you like the TV series. As the New Kid you battle through the streets of South Park in a card collective game. Though the new take on this genre does get repetitive, it still provides fun. For free.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Football Manager 2018 is still the best and most complete managers game. The new features are really nice, but they aren't as innovative as we wanted to see. It would be nice if Sports Interactive takes more risks for Football Manager 2019.
    • 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.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Syberia for Switch is a beautiful game with a great story. While this game sometimes looks dated, this is a classic that you should play.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're searching for your inner troglodyte, look no further. Caveman Warrior is a 2D platformer that you can play with friends in local co-op. Although the balance seems off, eating dinosaurs, nazis and robots in chaotic, action packed gameplay is fun.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Horizon Zero Dawn The Frozen Wilds looks and feels familiar, but does introduce enough new elements to keep the rather short story interesting. Although the DLC can’t match the original games quality, it's still worth your time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sledgehammer did a great job with this compelling story about the fierce war. The new game dynamics with crisp cut-scenes and smooth gameplay will keep you intrigued from begin to end. The fraternity feeling is bigger than ever in SP, HQ's and zombies.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're not in a good mood then you should really try out Super Lucky's Tale. The Xbox exclusive looks gorgeous on the Xbox One X and the smile on the fox Lucky is contagious. It doesn't matter how old you are, Super Lucky's Tale is a game for everyone.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The second episode of Life is Strange Before the Storm doesn't quite live up to the expectations set by the success of the first episode. The ending manages to save the day but does put pressure on Dontnod to make the finale worthwhile.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Gran Turismo Sport is a joy for every fan of the genre. While the game lacks some real offline content, the online racing is a blast and the rating system helps balance the difficulty for all players. Also, the game looks amazing in every aspect.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Terror Billy is back and it is time for a revolution! Once again we hunt nazi's and it had never been as much fun as now. We get a story with humor and dark elements and the gameplay is a smooth but challenging ride. This is a must buy.
    • 97 Metascore
    • 97 Critic Score
    Super Mario Odyssey is Mario's return to the 3D platform collecthaton gameplay. Exploring the game worlds and collecting countless Power Moons are its main objectives, while the game stays fresh by introducing all kindS of new creative ways to do so.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The one year gap was exactly what Assassin's Creed Origins needed. The game feels fresh, has a new combat system, a great story and looks absolutely stunning. It has the inevitable bugs and crashes, but that doesn't diminish the fun of the game.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors has enough content for at least twenty hours. When you have a knack for defeating as much enemies as possible, this is the ideal game. Although the game focuses mainly on fighting, it introduces some kind of strategy.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen arrives far too late for this generation consoles. It's a great game, but extremely outdated for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The fourth episode of Telltale Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best episodes of the series yet. Your choices have an impact on the story and with an epic killer track by Queen, you'll get to the end in no time.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    South Park The Fractured But Whole is as good as it is humorous. And that says a lot about the quality of the game.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game isn’t perfect, but very entertaining. Its strength lies in the gameplay and the humorous parts. Although the audio lets down sometimes, every LEGO fan likes this. You're never too old to play with LEGO.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    This episode is boring. The conversations are not entertaining enough and there's not so much to explore. Forget this one en let's hope that episode 3 will get the second season back on track.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bloodshed's End will be known for its great bossfights. This last piece of DLC is purely what Nioh stands for.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Story of Seasons Trio of Towns is a game that's fun for a while. That is until you get enough money to basically do anything you want. After that, it will get bland.
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    • 75 Critic Score
    Pharaonic takes elements from Dark Souls and challenges us with them. The difficulty of the game is insane and every wrong move gets punished. The graphic side of the game is cartoony and nice, but it has some flaws. If you like a challenge, play this.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Middle-earth Shadow of War is a perfect sequel to Shadow of Mordor. It doubles down on the strengths with a better Nemesis-system, excellent combat system and new areas. The story is not the best out there, but if you liked SoM, you'll love this.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Evil Within 2 is a solid survival-horror game. It scares you and keeps you tense at all times. Despite the minor flaws you will be enjoying a 15 hours game full of sick, twisted, bloody and scary events, which will haunt you for days. A must buy.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    NBA Live 18 is a pretty good game, but just misses an 'oompf'. The game looks amazing, but besides The One, there aren't any other interesting modes.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The new NHL Threes mode is fun and takes up a lot of time without getting boring. The Training Camp also stands out from similar modes in other games. The graphics and weird behavior of the AI sometimes could have been better, but NFL is still a good game.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    FIFA 18 for the Switch is a game that plays nice;u, but has its flaws. The game runs smoothly on the console, but it does miss some key components compared to other versions. The online support isn't perfect either.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Yet another Layton game. This game with new characters like Lady Layton plays exactly like you expect it from a Layton game. It is very humorous, got awesome puzzles and there are a lot of new cases to explore. It just misses an overwhelming story.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tom Happ has delivered a true Metroidvania game. The world is huge and offers something to discover around every corner. The game is not that challenging and the controls could have been better, but this is still a must have for the Switch.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cuphead is a must have for hardcore gamers who love cartoons. It looks like Popeye or Mickey Mouse from the '30s, but don’t let it fool you: the game is very hard. It's a pity that you can't finish the game on easy though, but still you should pick it up.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Forza 7 is the most extensive race game ever from Turn 10. There are lots of cars and tracks to choose from and the game looks beautiful. It's a shame that Forza 7 isn't very innovative, but it still has the Forza vibe from previous games.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2 Path of Fire is a brilliant expansion and one of the best MMO's we have ever played. The world is beautiful and the addition of mounts is very fun.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowsers Minions is a delightful return to one of the best Mario games ever made. The game looks colourful and pretty and is yet again very fun to play. One of the best 3DS games of 2017 has arrived.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is a little less with a little more on the Switch. The graphics are tuned down as is the framerate. But you get a few exclusive features like local WiFi multiplayer and motion controls. There could be more in this version though.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The third episode has a good balance between the gameplay elements, but the dialogues are a bit dull. There are some nice jokes, but Telltales strength doesn't show. This episode contains a very nice fight though.

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