XGN's Scores

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For 3,434 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 Elden Ring
Lowest review score: 10 Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor
Score distribution:
3435 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Outer Worlds 2 is back with a healthy dose of humour and social commentary. The game doesn't really make waves in its visuals or gameplay, but the world is fun to explore and the companions fill the game with character. The new flaws also make it so every character build is different. Definitely worth the trip to Arcadia.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Experience anew the tactical RPG masterpiece with enhanced visuals, voice acting, and epic battles. Lead your army through the rich world of Ivalice.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Raw, dark and full of thrills, this is exactly what you would expect from the series, and more. Crane is back with a vengeance and we are along for the ride. Nighttime is truly fearful, while beastmode gives some much appreciated respite. Some technical difficulties keep the game from greatness.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A nostaglic Pac-Man remake that adds modern graphics, new quality of life elements, while keeping the humor and gameplay of the original alive.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Where Legends: Arceus focused on collecting, Legends: Z-A does the same for the combat system. Complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and a wealth of customization options, you're completely free to choose your own path in Lumiose City. Except for the slow opening hours, where the story requires patience before you can truly explore Lumiose City to your heart's content.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    With Battlefield 6 the shooter has returned to the glory days of the franchise. With excellent gameplay, spectacular multiplayer and limitless possibilities in the improved Portal mode, Battlefield Studios has delivered on all promises made. The singleplayer campaign is a bit lackluster, but it doesn't detract much from this exceptional shooter.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Little Nightmares 3 delivers a thrilling new chapter in the eerie universe of The Nowhere. The game feels fresh yet familiar, plays smoothly, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with tense, unsettling moments. Local co-op is missing and some objectives are unclear, but the chilling new nightmares more than make up for it.
    • 87 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo has brought two unique games to the Switch with Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, titles that should have been polished much earlier. Despite Nintendo’s magic, signs of aging are occasionally noticeable, but overall, it’s once again a delight on the Switch. The games look great and let you hop between planets with smooth, effortless gameplay.
    • 62 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    A game that borrows heavily from the FF series, Devil May Cry and Stellar Blade, but forgets to keep telling its story. A strong start is followed by what resembles a boss rush full of spectacle but lacks in finesse. Mostly enjoyable, as long as you don't expect a FF contender.
    • 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.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    EA Sports FC 26 delivers on a lot of promises made by EA Sports. Gameplay in particular has seen some much needed improvements and feels a lot better than its predecessors, but there is still a lot of work to be done. The various modes get a lot of new features, but it remains disappointing that pay-to-win is still a big part of the beloved Ultimate Team mode.
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    • 80 Critic Score
    Platypus Reclayed brings back the beloved clay-crafted shooter with a colorful modern makeover, offering fast-paced co-op action and a playful nostalgic feel.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Hirogami combines Japanese origami art with magical 3D platforming, creating a world that feels both delicate and enchanting. Clever transformation mechanics keep puzzles and challenges fresh, though the camera can sometimes frustrate. Despite small flaws, it’s a creative and charming indie worth exploring.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Borderlands 4 is for the most part a big step forward. The gameplay feels better than ever, the Vault Hunters have much more personality and you get tons of movement upgrades. The world however is not as diverse as previous games, the structure of the story makes it feels a lot smaller and Gearbox hasn't yet mastered the technical side of the game. Hopefully the technical problems can be fixed before launch.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An enjoyable experience with a nice story, but the horror-aspect is a bit lacking. The ambience makes up for a lot of small inconveniences, resulting in a worthwhile game for those who are looking for a somewhat spooky experience.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hell Is Us uses its magical setting to show us the cruelty of man in a realistic way. The brutal world has a central mystery that's worth unravelling, while the game shows us how small kindnesses can make a big difference when everything seems hopeless. The combat, while slick, is a bit on the easy side, which can be a bit jarring. But despite that, it still manages to feel good.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Rogue Prince of Persia may lack depth in its story, but the roguelite gameplay shines. Blending classic wall runs and acrobatics with a Dead Cells twist, it delivers fast, stylish combat and exploration. Hours vanish as you carve through enemies, making this a thrilling, addictive return for the prince.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    While it's great that the game is finally crossing over to the PlayStation platform, the game in itself brings only small improvements over the previous Ultimate version. Being only part one of three, we cannot really recommend the game, but hope The Coalition corrects this with a full trilogy.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is a great 3D platformer made better thanks the technical upgrades, and story expansion. Star-Crossed World offers fresh levels in every area of the original game that are a joy to play through, even though some criticism from the original release still remain.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    With a mediocre story, and infuriating new mechanics, The Edge of Fate makes it clear that Destiny 2’s best days are behind it. With many softlocks and glitches to boot, the new expansion is simply a big old mess.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While more of RoboCop: Rogue City is definitely welcome, this stand alone follow-up cannot reach the same heights as the original. Mostly confined to the corridors of the Omnitower, it lacks the finesse of roaming the streets of Old Detroit. Exchanging the joys of ticketing an ill-parked car for a splatterfest, Unfinished Business resembles a continuous shooting range a bit too much.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the combination of metroidvania platforming and Pac-Man provides an interesting concept, the execution leaves something to desire. The inaccurate attacks, sparse save points and lack of direction, combined with irregular difficulty spikes, hinder the game more than they should.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Hangar 13 didn't reinvent the wheel with Mafia: The Old Country. Instead it goes back to the roots of the franchise and of the mafia, with a cinematic adventure in Sicily. The story and gameplay all feel familiar, but the execution is strong, partly due to the strong cast and memorable characters. The game does suffer from some glitches, but that doesn't ruin the fun. The Old Country feels like an 11-hour long mobster movie, with excellent pacing.
    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Split Fiction was a great game on other consoles and that fact remains true on the Switch 2. The frantic gameplay and diverse worlds run smoothly on Nintendo's new console, though the graphics did take a step back. It's a shame, however, that you can't play the game with one set of Joy-Cons, but thankfully Hazelight made it as easy as possible to share the adventure on another Switch.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blades of Fire combines and enriches the Soulslike and RPG formulas with some new ideas and mechanics that are both welcome and frustrating. While the game looks great and diverse, the gameplay doesn't always work out as well.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    This upgraded edition features sharp 4K visuals and makes smart use of Switch 2 hardware like the camera and Joy-Con 2. New modes such as Bowser Live and Carnival Coaster are fun but feel more like tech demos due to their lack of depth. The core Mario Party gameplay is still strong, with new team-based and chaos-driven rule sets adding variety. It's a great choice for newcomers, but returning players may find limited value without full hardware support.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    While Donkey Kong Bananza has a few frustrating moments, the new 3D adventure with DK and Pauline is a pleasure throughout thanks to fun visuals, colorful worlds and impressive gameplay that has you grinning from ear to ear (almost) every step of the way.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    While Ruffy and the Riverside has a very fun mechanic at its core, the overall experience is a little underbaked due to poor combat, boss battles, and some technical flaws.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Those who already played Bravely Default on the 3DS back in the day won’t miss out on much by skipping this remaster, but for those who haven’t been on an adventure in Luxendarc yet, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is with its graphic, technical and quality of life improvements and lack of microtransactions the best version of the game. The minigames make clever use of the Joy-Cons’ mouse mode and besides the useful rewards they give, they’re also fun to play.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Horwarts Legacy on the Switch 2 is a noticeable improvement over the version we got on the original Switch. The game looks much better, the gameplay is smooth and above all: no more annoying loading times - save for a slow door here or there. And as a very nice bonus you can upgrade from the original version for just 10 bucks.

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