XGN's Scores

  • Games
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 God of War: Ragnarok
Lowest review score: 10 Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Score distribution:
3435 game reviews
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The season finale of Telltale's Game of Thrones has its moments, but the story of Gared is disappointing as there are some game-breaking glitches. However, the overall impact of the choices is very good and may give us a good glimpse for the next season.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is packed with content and knows like no other 2D game how to turn a gloomy atmosphere down.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Star Wars Battlefront is an excellent Star Wars simulator and an audiovisual marvel. Sadly the shallow and oversimplified gameplay and lack of content hurt the overall package.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Peanuts Movie Snoopy's Grand Adventure is a great platformer for kids. It's cute, it looks good and it's diverse. Unfortunately you don't get enough content for your money as you play through it quickly.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mario Tennis Ultra Smash is a welcome addition to the Mario Tennis franchise. It's very fun and it looks amazing. Unfortunately, there's a huge lack of content.
    • 51 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    The multiplayer options are bafflingly poorly thought-out, which rules this game out as a fun party game. Although some questions are interesting, Battle Trivia Knockout is an uninspired, luck-riddled and overall very limited quiz game.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Octodad: Dadliest Catch is packed with great humor and guarantees a lot of absurd fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    WWE 2K16 is a game which is full of content. Unfortunately it also contains a lot of bugs and the rivalry system doesn't add anything. The game features a good amount of modes, but these are only fun if you know how the game works.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The single-player and multiplayer are marvelous and stay true to the gameplay features that make StarCraft 2 such a great RTS. A must have for any RTS player or PC gamer.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns is a good first expansion for ArenaNet's MMO. The new Elite Specializations and The Revenant are interesting. Maguuma is an awesome place, too bad there weren't more areas to explore.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It brings a whole new way of racing. Although it isn't very realistic, it's definitely fun.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Need for Speed is a nice reboot of the series, but with its own flaws. From a technical standpoint the game looks amazing, and the sound is great too. There is plenty of content in the box, but the game lacks personality.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Fallout 4 is the most complete game Bethesda Game Studios has ever created. The studios lifted exploring a nuclear wasteland to yet another level.
    • 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.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Treyarch had some extra time to create Call of Duty Black Ops 3, and it is definitely noticeable within the game. All modes are worthy of playing and there is so much content to discover besides that. People will love playing Black Ops 3 for a long time to come.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Divinity Original Sin Enhanced Edition is an enormous role-playing game that begs to be explored. The world is filled with content, and the overall experience is challenging but rewarding. The new co-op functionality makes this already amazing game also a blast to play with friends.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Do you want to play in a band? Then Rock Band 4 is your best friend. It's only a shame that it's too expensive.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is not a bad game, but it's quite boring and lacks inspiration. The mechanics work fine, but do not get renewed as you progress into the game. This makes the game feel repetitive.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The second episode of Minecraft Story Mode feels rushed. It lacks some elements that made episode 1 very enjoyable. Hopefully episode 3 will pick up the pace again.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Building in a futuristic setting was never as much fun as it is in Anno 2205. Build your own metropolis on both the Earth and the moon. The gameplay is easy to get into, so both newcomers and veterans of the franchise can instantly enjoy the game.
    • 58 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Whispering Willows is suffering from the curse of mediocrity. It feels as if this game could have been more, but unfortunately never reached the heights to become a classic.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Escapists The Waking Dead is a nice and cute addition to the The Walking Dead world and provides a solid few hours of fun.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Lots of options and great graphics make NHL 16 superior to NHL 15 in every way.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wasteland 2 Director's Cut is in every way superior to the original version. It look's better and adds more content.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A solid game with a beautiful artstyle, fine combat system and decent music...The many text-screens do more harm to the game than they add to it.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Madden NFL 16 returns with a greater focus on receivers and quarterbacks, throw and catch the ball like you really want to throw it. The gameplay combined with the all new Draft Champions mode makes this the best football game over the last few years.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Halo 5 Guardians is a great new installment in this massive series. The game mixes old and new elements resulting in an awesome gaming experience. However, the lack of couch co-op makes it less fun, and our iconic hero Master Chief seems to be a background character.
    • 90 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    Episode 5 is a home run for Telltale and the entire Tales from the Borderlands series. Witty, heart-wrenching and so damn well-written. The perfect final episode to a perfect series. Now we'll wait for season 2.
    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tales of Zestiria is a great game which looks fantastic and plays like a charm. It doesn't really challenge you though and had a few small other flaws. Still the story grips you and the game manages to entertain you for hours.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    The Talos Principle is an essential game that every video game lover needs to add to their collection. Intrusive puzzles, a mysterious story and some philosophical questions about consciousness and being a human.

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