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
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart was already a beautiful game on the PlayStation 5 and Nixxes Software managed to improve it on PC. The game looks absolutely astonishing and fluid, as if you are walking an Pixar movie. And not only can you enjoy the interdimensional adventure with a controller, the controls for mouse and keyboard are really well implemented. It's just a shame that the PC port has problems with certain hardware combinations.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With a fun story and a great setting, Assault on Dragon Keep is Borderlands 2’s best DLC yet.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a modern classic in all the right ways. A great story, beautiful music, great combat and wonderful characters make this a RPG everyone needs to play.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Marvel Pinball is a surprisingly good expansion that adds some of Marvels most iconic superheroes to an already good game. It's a shame that some of the level bosses aren't impressive. Just like the original Pinball FX2 game, this expansion is meant for people that don't mind breaking their own highscores over and over again.
    • 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.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Mario Kart World is a bold new entry in the beloved kart racing franchise. Knockout Tour is a thrilling new way to play, and while freeroaming in the interconnected world is likely not for everyone, it is fun to have a relaxing Mario Kart mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Punch-Out!! is playable for every gamer, because of the easy starting point. The game is filled with funny moments and the graphics are quite good. The game might not be very long, but despite that it's a must have for every Wii owner!
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    More than a decade after its original release, Radiant Silvergun can still be considered a great classic. Its incredibly solid gameplay en depth create an unmatched experience. Casual and younger gamers should watch out though, since the game is just as hard as back in the day and can demand some serious grinding.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    More is better, and Blizzard knows what gamers want. More units, maps, features and options are the result of 2.5 years of work. Heart of the Swarm is a solid expansion to the original game and will provide you hours of fun.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Pentiment plays like a living storybook. You walk, talk and act in a medieval style book that is written as you progress. The game leans heavily on storytelling and its historical background. The game is special in a good way. It's not for everyone, but if you're remotely interested in this turbulent times or a good murder mystery, you should really try this one out.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Bayonetta 3 is not a perfect game. It doesn’t look as good as possible nowadays, bit makes you forget about that really fast. The action is bizarre, stylish and fast paced and the game offers enough variation to make you enjoy it for tens of hours.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghost of Yotei improves the solid foundation built by Ghost of Tsushima. With the stunning Ezo region there's a whole lot of diversity in both activities and beautiful locations, while Atsu's revenge tale is great throughout.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Mass Effect Legendary Edition offers a substantial upgrade over the original trilogy, even though the gameplay is still a bit outdated to today's standards. The trilogy still has a brilliant story and the deep RPG experience that Bioware became famous for. With around 100 hours of content, ridiculous replay value, and a cast of unforgettable characters Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a must-play for every fan of science-fiction and RPGs.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 94 Critic Score
    Mortal Kombat goes back to its roots, making it even better than past Mortal Kombat games. There is so much content and there are so many improvements that this title is the best fighting game you'll find in stores right now.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The Summer of Arcade titles are always very strong, but Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is already the ultimate winner. It's a sad story about two brothers, but before you reach the end you will have a lot of fun playing this game.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 12 excels in many aspects and is filled with a lot of content. Great for hockey fans, despite the few disappointing updates to the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is a great remaster. That being said, it still isn't a game for everyone. The gameplay takes time to master, but what you get back from it is definitely worth your time and effort.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Codemasters has yet again created a great rally game. DiRT 3 tries to take the franchise to a new level and partially succeeds thanks to the new Gymkhana mode.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The PlayStation 3 version of Minecraft is as good as earlier releases on other platforms. Everything is included in the package and the game is still a lot of fun to play, in single-player mode or with your friends with splitscreen. A true builder has to pick this game up.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The PC-port of Returnal fixes one of the biggest issues of the Playstation-version; not being able to safely quit the game without losing progress. In keeps its smooth combat, even with a mouse and keyboard and allows the graphics too be even better on modern hardware. An amazing roguelike with just a few minor complaints.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Sonic Mania is an instant classic if we're speaking of Sonic games. The game takes you back to the Genesis time with its look and feel. Although the speed is sometimes sacrificed for platforming action, this is a must buy for everyone.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Though the simple gameplay and fun exploration do overstay their welcome, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is still good fun. Especially for a younger audience. The darker story, while lacking a bit in depth, is well balanced in a way even children can enjoy it. Most of all, collecting all the Monsties is a joy.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Civilization 6 is great thanks to the many rulers, it's addicting gameplay and because of how well it works on Switch. It's a shame the online multiplayer is missing. It shows it doesn't have everything the PC has, but the gameplay will keep you playing.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With Resident Evil 7, the series goes back to its roots. Tight corridors, a sublime audiovisual presentation and sinister enemies make the game a true survival-horror experience. It has some minor flaws, but overall the game truly delivers.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NHL 12 excels in many aspects and is filled with a lot of content. Great for hockey fans, despite the few disappointing updates to the series.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Rise of the Tomb Raider combines traditional Tomb Raider gameplay with some spectacular action. The AI is good and the game looks great. Yet you still get the feeling of 'been here, done that' whilst playing the game. It's an enjoyable game nonetheless.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Final Fantasy VII Remake is a visual marvel, and the environment focussed story is perhaps more relevant now than ever. The slick gameplay and new story twists make the game worth playing even for old school fans. The game does overstay its welcome, however. And the sidequests are a bit bland. Luckily, the Intergrade chapter largely fixes these complaints. If Square Enix stays that course, then Rebirth promises to be great.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    DJ Hero brings you a complete new experience which will be loved by every music fan.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Forza Horizon 2 is perfect in many ways. Visually it is awesome, the details are awesome, the music is awesome and the Drivatars are awesome. That plus lots of different modes makes us forget the lags.
    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    FIFA 14 is unmistakably the best footie for the current-gen consoles to date. It feels both realistic and authentic and pays homage to The Beautiful Game we have grown to love. It’s just too bad the graphics of the game can’t keep up with the gameplay anymore; but our educated guess is that next-gen will change that entirely.

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