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
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Although the AR-card more often disrupt than enhance the game, the creative levels offer some fun.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Poker Night 2 offers some fun characters, extra’s and especially dialogues, but those start to repeat quickly and the lack of modes prevents you from coming back.
    • 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.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Just like most Paradox Interactive strategy games, Supreme Ruler: Cold War has become a very difficult game that is made for the best strategists out there. The lack of a tutorial doesn't help and the meagre graphics don't make the game any more accessible. However, if you're looking for a deep strategy game that can give you a big challenge, try it out.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Destiny 2 Beyond Light offers more of the same for true Destiny fans. The lore is expanded in a fun and cool way, while the new Stasis powers absolutely add something cool to the game. These new powers, however, completely destroy all balancing in PvP activities. Add to that the necessity to own all old DLC's to get full access to everything and you get a decent expansion at best. This isn't the new chapter fans were hoping for, but it's not all horrible either.
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    • 65 Critic Score
    This game is fun for kids but not so much for adults. The gameplay is a bit too simplistic and therefore gets boring. However for kids it's the ultimate game to learn the basics from such card games.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While ReCore does some things right, it also fails to deliver on other fronts. The platforming in the game is excellent, and clearing dungeons with your Corebot friends is fun. However, the dull combat and technical problems ruin most of the fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu Returns marks the return of beloved duo. The game offers a perfect start for young detectives among us, but the puzzles and cases are made too easy for adults. It's mostly for families, with a linear story, but the writing is very charming.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even though we appreciate the attempt to bring new life to the turn-based strategy genre, Battle Worlds: Kronos has proven not the be the best way to do it. A true fan would still be able to get a lot of fun out of this game, but the predictive A.I. and boring missions won't attract any new players.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a solid game for anyone looking for some nostalgia thanks to a great retelling of the anime's story. The game gets repetitive though and relies too much on forced RPG-elements that don't add that much to the overall experience.
    • 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.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    It's clear from the start that Liberation HD is a remake of a Vita-game. Some mechanics are really interesting tough, like the costume-system, but are on the other hand poorly implemented. At the end of the day it's an interesting, but lesser Assassin's Creed.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    No Compromise should have been the big finale for Watch Dogs 2, but while it starts off strong, soon it falls back to familiar grounds. The Time Trials work badly because of the wonky race mechanics, but the weapons and costumes do save the DLC.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    While the DLC takes some time to find its footing, there are some interesting tidbits to be found. Unfortunately, the adventure comes to a close just as things get exciting. Fans can rejoice though thanks to the added boss fights that offer up a whole new challenge.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    There's no denying that Blackguards has tons and tons of content that can keep you busy for days. Just don't expect a game that will blow you away, because it's mediocre at best.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Miitopia is a fun game for both young and old. It features humor, a lot of RPG elements and a cool Friendship Manager. But not all is as good as it seems. Traveling gets old quickly as it is automated and you can only control your own Mii.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    LEGO Worlds sounds like a dream, but truthfully it is not a good game. Minecraft is simply better. As are other LEGO games. You can build a lot, but it is all too repetitive.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Detective Pikachu had a lot of potential, but failed to deliver an awesome Pokémon experience. This game might be enjoyable if you are searching for a short game meant for the younger players. Otherwise this game is way too simplistic.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Even though the game has some cool mechanics in place, the rest of the game is simply average. The technical issues and dumb AI definitely also hurt the overall appeal. This makes the game hard to recommend to anyone but hardcore Heroes fans.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    This episode has some real drama which is nice and unexpected. But on the other hand some improvements are just missing. So therefore it's not the best episode.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Stereo Aereo is a fun rhythm-based game, at least most of the time. The visual presentation is appealing, but often hinders you in keeping the focus on your own ship due to all the effects in place. Also the amount of content in the game is rather slim.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Digimon World Next Order is a nice game in general. It just feels like it should've come out a few years earlier. The graphics are okay, but not special and the game frustrates from time to time. A must for the fans, but not the game for everyone else.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Nightmares from the Deep 2 The Siren's Call is the sequel to The Cursed Heart and better than its predecessor. With more puzzles and a better story, it will take you on a grand trip. Not grand-grand, but still a fun trip.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Off the Record is the best game in the series because of the return of Frank West and the addition of the Sandbox Mode. However, you're basically playing Dead Rising 2 all over again, with the same story, technical imperfections and tiresome gameplay.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Off the Record is the best game in the series because of the return of Frank West and the addition of the Sandbox Mode. However, you're basically playing Dead Rising 2 all over again, with the same story, technical imperfections and tiresome gameplay.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Darkspore has become a solid action adventure game and that's mostly due to the co-op mode. Maxis shows that it's capable of making games outside of the simulation genre but for a Spore spin-off this game lacks of innovation.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    You can see the effort that went into bringing this game to the modern standard. The dialogues are really well done and the graphics look nice, but sadly nothing has changed to make it more appealing for the modern day audience. It's just something that you had to grow up.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Assassin's Creed Rogue offers more of the same, both at sea and on land. While the attractive combination of naval battles and playing murderer on land is fun, the game simply fails to live up to expectations.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Thunder Wolves is an arcade-style retro helicopter shooter, which is pretty original. Unfortunately this game has pretty old-school graphics too. It does play very smooth, although the keyboard is not the best way to fly a helicopter.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Among the Sleep gives a fresh perspective by looking at the world through the eyes of a two year old. The puzzles in the game get repetitive and are too easy.

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