GamingXP's Scores

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For 1,914 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 78% higher than the average critic
  • 6% same as the average critic
  • 16% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score:
Critic Score 98
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1,914 game reviews
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 89
    Because of its insanely high difficulty, Dark Souls isn't for everyone. That said, after playing a while, you'll eventually fall in love with Dark Souls, and spend mnay, many hours on it. Prepare to die!
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 89
    The third hit in a row, Mediatonic! A great masterpiece of ironic-cool game play fun: kick the monsters off the islands.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 89
    Despite a somewhat short campaign Need for Speed: The Run is a great racing-game with beautiful settings, an epic soundtrack and a whole lot of high-speed action.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 89
    This year's WWE wrestling game appears in perfect shape, though it lacks real innovation. The latter however may well be due to having hit the Nintendo console's glass ceiling. If you own Smackdown vs. Raw 2011, you might as well skip it, otherwise: ring the bell!
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 89
    UFC 3 Undisputed offers a huge roster, the ring announcer Bruce Buffer, the UFC and PRIDE commentators, and, for the first time ever, the chance to fight in the Japanese MMA League PRIDE. There's nothing more to say than: Let's get ready to rumble!
    • Metascore: 65
    • Critic Score 89
    UEFA Euro 2012 is a decent DLC that thrives through authenticity and the amount of content.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 89
    The first episode of The Walking Dead is a great adventure and we can't wait for the second part.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 89
    The indie hit is back, with touch and motion controls on the PS Vita. A must-download for all puzzle fans with some skills!
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 89
    World of Warcraft stages a great comeback. Beautiful settings and an atmospheric story arc generate a well done Mists of Pandaria, while casuals celebrate the new and core gamers mourn the past.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 89
    The FIFA Manager 13 is more challenging than its predecessors and requires more management by perception and empathy from players despite the possibility of delegate work.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 89
    Assassin's Creed 3 mixes good old features with some fresh and innovative ideas. The new character Connor and the setting of the American Revolution fit perfectly. There are some gameplay improvements (e.g. sea battles) which make Assassin's Creed 3 the best game of the franchise.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 89
    If you haven't played Batman: Arkham City yet, you should really do it now with the Armored Edition. It's a very well-done open world action adventure with an formidable atmosphere, that gets seldomly disturbed by technical deficits.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 89
    Darksiders II offers almost everything, a good action adventure needs – variety, explorable landscapes, neat dungeon design, boss fights full of action and a variety of side quests.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 89
    The game is another valuable step for the franchise into the right direction, whereas one thing is crystal clear: Contrary to last year's 'Generations' this entry is less accessible for newbies, fortunately providing this "What happened so far..." section. Thanks to its stunningly presented Story mode Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is not just a simple beat 'em up, in my opinion, it's the best Naruto game currently on the market and a must-have for every Naruto fan out there.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    Because of the many different phases and features in the game, Spore can be called a very creative and motivating game. Playing Darwin rocks!
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    Besides five boss monsters, there are over 1000 zombie models, which have been designed very well and seem to be taken out of a zombie movie, … a good one!
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 88
    Includes features from the best games such as Uncharted 2 or GTA. But some small bugs make it a little bit less attractive than those big titles.
    • Metascore: 60
    • Critic Score 88
    The game’s strong characteristics are the simple handling and the humor you can find in dialogues. So Space Siege is a title worth playing it.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 88
    Concerning gameplay, this game won’t be on top, but the fusion of collecting, trading and gaming makes Battleforge unique. Even if you have never played a trading card game in real life, this title won’t disappoint you!
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 88
    Before you know what is going on, you are a witness to a murder. From this point on in the story, the only motto of the game is: Survive or die! Great gameplay guaranteed!
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    The multiplayer mode is very motivating: Using the splitscreen functionality, you can play the whole story together with up to three friends. Very exciting and funny, but WWII is already a little bit old-fashioned!
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 88
    PES 2009 tremendously raises the level in the genre of football simulations. If Konami had invested more money in official licenses, the game wouldn’t have to fear any challenge.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 88
    Bruce Wayne alias Batman as cool as he has never been before, in an excellent story! Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best action games I’ve ever played on PS3.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 88
    Dissidia: Final Fantasy is technically the best PSP game so far. Also it’s a lot of fun to fight with the characters out of the different parts of the Final Fantasy series.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    You won´t find such a good adaption of a series easily. The game is very motivating and entertaining, but easy to handle at the same time. Not only fort he younger generation, this game makes a lot of fun.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 88
    Bad Company 2 is a great game with fine tactics, but due to some little drawbacks, it cannot throw Modern Warfare 2 off its throne.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 88
    Some full price title can’t keep up with the multiplayer fun and the good looking graphic. Battlefield veterans don’t come around anyway therefore. Battlefield 1943 is a completely clear purchase recommendation for each action fan.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 88
    All together a real must-have for Queen fans and all folks who like to party and sing karaoke.
    • Metascore: 49
    • Critic Score 88
    A surprisingly good story leads you through a hell of an experience starring Shanghai as a metropolis of war and corruption. Don‘t hesitate if you‘re looking for a good arcade-like shooter game you can enjoy with a buddyl - but the single players should better be warned: The AI sucks: Sometimes.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 88
    The graphics, the story and the decisions you have to make, everything signals that Mass Effect 2 is a real great RPG. The only thing I have been angry about was that little, nasty bug. After patching this Mass Effect 2 is possibly a candidate for the Game of the Year award.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 88
    In one way Just Cause 2 really makes me happy. A huge world full of cities, villages and military bases the player is allowed to discover. But on the other side the weak story doesn’t really animate me to play it till the end.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 88
    You liked Kings Bounty: The Legend? Then you'll love Kings Bounty: Armored Princess! The title convinces with an awesome story, really cool gameplay and an authentic atmosphere. All in all I can only recommend the title.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 88
    Would you have thought of this? This year’s EA football game is not just the next part, it is the best part of the Madden series! Nearly perfect!
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 88
    Some new features and an interesting story make BioShock 2 to a more than equal sequel. It's a pity that there are not many scenes that really take place under water and deliver that feeling of being trapped.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 88
    A pretty good story, bombastic action and lots of fun, Shadow Complex is a true recommendation!
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 88
    Not only an add-on! This is better than many of the main games! Next to the single player, you also get a great multiplayer mode. You just cannot do wrong if you buy this game!
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 88
    Fans of the Beatles will feel like they are back in time! Only the weak story mode blurs the fun for young and old.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 88
    Except some mashed textures, this game is the best RPG in a long time!
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 88
    Overall Dirt 2 is a successful sequel with small bugs. Nevertheless everyone who likes rally and racing games should download at least the demo version. Fans of the series can access without any doubts.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    We expected a lot from Monster Hunter Tri, and we didn‘t get disappointed. The setting, graphics, sound and the various multiplayer features are the reasons why this is a highlight of the Wii games line-up this year.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 88
    All in all, Risen is a good game with some bugs, like the fact that the nameless hero is resistant against fire. The controls are simple and graphics are quite nice. Fans of RPGs will like it very much!
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    The new team-based game mechanics bring in fresh air and provide different game experiences. Especially challenges that need more than one player to be fun.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 88
    Overall PixelJunk's Monsters Deluxe presents itself as a well enough, but superficial strategy title. The level of difficulty develops well while playing.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 88
    There are always some people online you can fight with! If you liked the mod GOTA for Warcraft III, you will definitely love this game!
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 88
    In Metro 2033 you will experience high-end graphics and a story that is a little short, but full of shocking moments. Since I played this game I take my flashlight with me when I am traveling around with the tube… you never know what will happen.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    Thanks to the new features, this part is as much enjoyable as the older ones. You will have real game show feeling that motivates to get more points than your opponents. Buzz! talks to you and let’s you know how well you do. He is a real motivator!
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 88
    This game shows how a flash-based shooter should be: simple to use and fun as hell!
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 88
    MAG
    MAG includes everything a MMOFPS needs. Teamplay-focused gameplay, good graphics and the experience point system should entertain for hours. To people who like to play in smaller groups or definitely like to go on their own I recommend Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 88
    You can‘t do anything wrong with buying this game. Also it‘s almost the same concept like in the other Pokémon games.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 88
    You can‘t do anything wrong with buying this game. Also it‘s almost the same concept like in the other Pokémon games.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    A new chapter in fereldens storybook. New characters, new abilities and a new story combined with a lot of decision making. A BioWare game at its best.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 88
    If you want to experience the toughest league in the world, we can only recommend UFC Undisputed 2010. Great atmosphere, 100+ fighters and a stunning editor work together for this masterpiece.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    Due to the new features like the arcade modes and the first person view I can recommend this game even for owners of the former Tiger Woods PGA Tour game. The only weakness are the ugly 2D spectators, but that's just a detail.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 88
    Singularity comes up with a lot of different enemies, weapons and techniques which you can use in connection with your Time Manipulation Device. It's an exciting ego-shooter which also comes up with a good multiplayer part which is a lot of fun.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 88
    Mafia II stands for excitement, a vibrant atmosphere and fun. The graphics are well-done and up to date, and the shooting and racing parts ensure enough variety.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 88
    One of the reasons why one should buy a PSP. Over 60 hours of gameplay and lots of surprises: This game will definitely put the fans at ease while waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 88
    This game succeeds amazingly in telling a story. It's not perfect, but a great addition to the already incomparable Castlevania franchise.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 88
    NHL 11 manages to conserve the feeling that's unique to hockey. It's action and battle, and if you're into that, this is your game!
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    NBA 2K11 is currently the best basketball simulation on the market. Nothing to add.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 88
    Quotation forthcoming.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 88
    Call of Duty: Black Ops was implemented really well to the handheld. The game convinces with a lot of good features like the zombie-mode or the multiplayer possibilities.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 88
    If you liked Diablo then Torchlight is your thing! The fingerprints of the former Blizzard developers are all over this and it feels great. This game proofs that this genre is not out-dated. Get yourself back in the mood for a dungeon crawler.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 88
    Homefront is the shooter-surprise of the last couple of years. A new setting about real threats and the great story telling are catching my attention. And on top of it, you have a really good Multiplayer, a mix of Call of Duty and Battlefield with some extra fine gameplay notes.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    When I cannot go to the real court, Top Spin 4 is the proper alternative. Well, the simulation does not always perform at its best, but the game almost perfectly hits the ball and at the moment there is no other tennis game that can keep the pace.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 88
    The platform spectacle with the nameless hero is so expertly staged that it is very hard to get away from it.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 88
    It's one of these games that can be instant classics. It's addictive, dying even more motivates you and it's simply one of the best games you can get via PSN.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 88
    Sensei says: this year's fourth Summer of Arcade title is another gem – particularly if you think of Fruit Ninja Kinect as a party game.
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 88
    Yes, El Presidente, You should make the bid for power in Tropico 4. It has got a little more depth than the predecessor in just the right places.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 88
    Resistance 3 honors its predecessors with a great symbiosis of tough action and thrilling story.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 88
    Warhammer 40k: Space Marine is exactly what you'd expect: bloody, brutal, bombastic. The mix of hack'n'slay and shooter really won us over.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    Action-paced racing in an intense thriller setting – highly recommended.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    A highly frustrating, but also motivating Action-RPG in the best sense of the word: Keep yourself motivated and you will earn fame in this hardest game of 2011. A must-have for all RPG enthusiasts.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 88
    If you are a fan of the old Street Fighter games which wrote history, you will love Street Fighter 3: 3rd Strike Online. It's a solid remake with renewed HD character graphics, but stayed true to it's roots. The level of difficulty is as tough as ever, so if you have a bad timing, you're simply going down. The one bad thing is a stupid Hip-Hop Soundtrack in the menu, though the in-game sounds are great. All in all, the game sends you back into a typical amusement hall of the 90s.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 88
    Don't be thrown off by the unattractive title! You will get an innovative, challenging puzzler with nice music and decent graphics for hours of gameplay fun.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 88
    Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is the best part of the Ace Combat series yet, particularly thanks to the Dogfights.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 88
    Probably the best Sonic compilation ever.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 88
    This game is a insider tip for all PS Vita holders that are looking for some classic, but long lasting arcade style play with superb graphics and decent Vita controls.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 88
    You will love this jewel of an indie game – especially when you got sucked in by the addictive gameplay mechanics and the lovely style of Puddle. Neko, please make more of this.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 88
    Is Minecraft unfamiliar to you, yet you don't want to start off into this vast world without any kind of guidance? Then the Xbox-Edition is for you.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 88
    The Splatters is a physic driven skill game with much style and lovely design. Download it – because you shouldn't miss it!
    • Metascore: 60
    • Critic Score 88
    Delivers everything you want from the first ever real first person shooter on the Vita: action, story, and multiplayer.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    Episode two puts you in morally ambiguous situations that even a saint wouldn't be able to solve with a clear conscience.
    • Metascore: 68
    • Critic Score 88
    Deadlight, not as innovative as Limbo, is a nice potpourri of known elements, mixed with a unique style and definitely a must-download of this gaming summer.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    F1 2012 provides licenses, tracks, new modes and the usual high demands to players. The racing simulation consolidates its claim to be the best F1 game on the market.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    Every player can choose his path and skill his own favorite skills. The setting and the light-shadow-effects are pretty cool, but on the other side there are graphical weak points and a quiet hero. Both kill a bit of the awesome atmosphere but all in all it's an immersive game with a deep gameplay experience and many ways to complete the missions. It's a must-have for all action-fans this fall.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 88
    It was a really good idea to get some developers from the original-game. They did a pretty good job in bringing the great pc game X-COM: Enemy Unknown into the year 2012. The views and the optics are not high end but they are perfect for this genre, while the speakers, the loading-times and the multiplayer mode are weak points. The gameplay is deep and tactical and the good old XCOM-setting is omnipresent. Enemy Unknown is the remake of the year.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 88
    LittleBigPlanet Karting sports no big innovations, but it does everything quite well. Tons of levels, a nice atmosphere, multiplayer modes (local & online), the LittleBigPlanet air and good old Sackboy transforms the fun-arcade-racer to a highlight for all fans of this genre.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 88
    This game is the next reason to buy a PS Vita – clever gameplay, nice graphics, more than a pure port. With more game like that Sony's handheld could become a success in the end.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 88
    New Super Mario Bros. U combines good old features with fresh and entertaining elements. The result is a stunning and thrilling jump'n'run experience for up to five gamers.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 88
    Fans of the series as well as lovers of open-world jump 'n runs will be completely happy with this worthy successor. The harmonious comic style, the variety of playable characters and the many different missions contribute to a game which is just slightly let down by a certain repetitiveness in gameplay.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 87
    Although one faces problems in getting started, WAR is a very entertaining game and enriches the landscape of MMORPGs.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 87
    Because of the innovative gameplay of Mirror’s Edge, the user is able to experience catchy moves and thrilling action. Chases through the whole city and an interesting story guarantee long-term motivation.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 87
    If you are an experienced WoW-player, you should go for Wrath of the Lich King immediately. If you are a newbie and not interested in PvP-battles, there is no need to hurry.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 87
    Wet
    Wet takes action games to a completely new stylish level!
    • Metascore: 54
    • Critic Score 87
    Backbreaker can‘t reach the likes of the Madden series because of the missing licenses and some minor gameplay glitches. Newcomers and fans alike may take a look or two.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 87
    Never before, it has felt so comfortable and homey being in Middle Earth. The game is able to suggest the very whole and complete LotR-feeling, which will tie you to your computer for a very long time.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    MK vs DC Universe offers a lot of fun! Characters and story are very good developed and new ideas are implemented in the game. It’s a pity that only two characters can be unlocked.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    Newbies and also pros will enjoy this game very much. This title has the potential to bring new fans to the racing genre. Nowadays, Burnout Paradise is definitely an outstanding product!
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 87
    On the whole Guitar Hero IV is THE party game to play together with friends on a weekend. Hours of rock combined with lots of fun and real sweating guarantee lots of fun!
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 87
    The game was able to fascinate gamers 20 years ago and still, it has the power to do so. Epic role-playing with a brilliant story and a very well done character design!
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 87
    What the new Prince of Persia has to offer: Easy-going action, a very good story and enough motivation in an open-world-setting, which contains many questpoints to guide you.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    MySims – Kingdom is a nice adventure for the younger generation, which is also able to impress experienced gamers.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 87
    If you like the music of Abba, this game will be your Elysium.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 87
    The game as a whole is really well done, so Grand Ages: Rome is really worth to play.
    • Metascore: 90
    • Critic Score 87
    Bayonetta knows how to blow the audiences minds. Lollipops have been never before licked so nicely in a video game and man that girl knows how punch a face. The great and weird story really gets you into the game and will never let you go.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    The worst things in Bayonetta are the long and often appearing loading times you are confronted with. Thank god the hero of the game, Bayonetta, is a hack of a women that knows how to fight using awesome combos in this great presented game.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 87
    You’ll definitely enjoy this title if you like music. The only sad thing is that there are not all songs of the famous band included in the game.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 amuses players of all ages.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    Big, bigger, Just Cause 2. The Game takes it serious with the open-world theme, you can explore countless villages. But on the other hand the story isn't really a burner. Nonetheless we will spend our next holidays in Panau.
    • Metascore: 91
    • Critic Score 87
    The story makes the game. Above all other things, Assassin's Creed 2 keeps you in the game through the fate of Ezio. The gameplay is much the same as in the first part and so it is not the reinvention we hoped it would be.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    A game that doesn’t only impress with the well-done graphic, but with its varied course and the exciting story of the game! Sometimes it takes a little time to load, but that can be easily excused.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 87
    Fuel is a game every racing fan should consider worth buying, despite little weaknesses like annoying trees and shadows which pop in and out of the screen frequently. If you like simulations as Gran Turismo, rent this game before paying the full price – you won't be disappointed in any case!
    • Metascore: 78
    • Critic Score 87
    Only the missing licenses and the commentator will let you take notice in a negative way. Great graphics, great game!
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 87
    Even if there aren’t enough things that have been changed, EA did a great job and NHL10 definitely deserves this good rating!
    • Metascore: 52
    • Critic Score 87
    This game has everything a great game needs except a good graphic. But there is a fantastic story with deep characters and great sound effects!
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 87
    Great songs are presented in enjoyable remixes. This game is for everyone who has always wanted to put hands up on the turntables him- or herself.
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    • Critic Score 87
    The repeating fighting scenes are a little bit disappointing, but the RPG elements make up for this disadvantage. Simply one of the best games based on a movie license!
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 87
    Awesome game that nobody wouldn’t like. Try it, love it!
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 87
    Command and Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight is an appropriate ending for such a huge franchise. You get some good old stories and a number of new refreshing features.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    Band Hero guarantees great multiplayer fun for fans of music. The game is easy to learn and brings about enough excitement and variation.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 87
    Black Mirror 2 is a great adventure with a creepy atmosphere and great gameplay! Recommendable for fans of the genre and everybody else!
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 87
    With one sentence: The whispered world is an extreme funny, easy learnable adventure!
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 87
    Although your character has no voice, this game is really good, especially because of its great story, the nice fights and the system of free choice.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 87
    Again and again, games like Mario Kart are released. And some of them are really enjoyable, like ModNation Racers. Especially because of the split-screen mode and the awesome and easy-to-handle editor.
    • Metascore: 58
    • Critic Score 87
    The game world offers both fun for wannabe cops as well as fun for the chaos-men. Good community support and many ways to express yourself in the social districts boost the game.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    All in all you get a cute old school role playing game with a cute story, nice graphical effects and solid gameplay! A really cool game!
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 87
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is definitely an interesting sports game, and even though there are a few minor problems, it's just exciting.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    The singleplayer is fun and narrated in thrilling manner, but it's simply too short. The online multiplayer is great and features a pretty big variety, so this is a recommendation to everyone who does not mind playing online.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 87
    Blimp: The Flying Adventures is a kind of its own: It's an innovative and inspired port form the iPhone version in combination with elements of UGH! and Crazy Taxi. A must-have for every Minis-fan!
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    If Street Fighter IV offers you too little tactics, then BlazBlue: Continuum Shift is exactly your game.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 87
    Kratos' appearance on the PSP is a blast. Its epicness is unparalleled as well as the graphics, but some weaknesses like invisible walls hurt the almost invincible Kratos.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 87
    The trip to Vietnam leaves us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the add-on keeps the high standard of the main game, but on the other hand, there are not many new things. Despite the few vehicles and minor changes in the weapon section, there isn't much new to discover.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 87
    It succeeds in scaring the heck out of you and binding your hands to the controller. Much action, much horror and an amazing atmosphere contribute to a great game chilling down your spine.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    Simple, but addictive, thrilling and yet funny: The only flaw is a missing plot. Great jump'n'run with a scent of puzzle.
    • Metascore: 52
    • Critic Score 87
    If you'd like to play a life simulation on the new 3D handheld with face recognition and StreetPass and can live with just one savegame slot, you have to get this evergreen port now.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 87
    There is everything a good racing game needs. Fast cars, nice tracks and great vision. Shift 2 Unleashed is the perfect combination of arcade and simulation racing. EA has done everything to make a game for a broad audience. Hardcore gamers on both sides will not be fully happy.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 87
    Mortal Kombat is so far without a doubt the best Mortal Kombat ever.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    Like Tetris the gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, but the 70 levels are difficult to solve – addictive gameplay, especially in the challenge mode! A must-have mini for every collection.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    Sound and music are spot on – crank up the volume! With Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet and its strong atmosphere, the Summer of Arcade once again delivers one of the best Arcade titles of the year.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 87
    Zombie fans, you want this game: chain reactions, sarcasm, upgrades and short load times keep hunters motivated – relax with clever action.
    • Metascore: 64
    • Critic Score 87
    The setting is great, the story makes sense and the feeling is pretty much arcade just like the old days. The Run is more like an interactive movie than a plain stupid racer, and it deserves props for that achievement.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 87
    If you like Dead or Alive and own a 3DS, you will surely be happy with Dead or Alive: Dimensions.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 87
    In a way, it's more exploring a virtual theme park than an actual game, but that's a good thing. Kids get to explore the amusement park 2.0 at their own discretion. Simple fun with their favorite attractions or go on a big adventure, exploring everything – it's their choice. A second player is more along for the ride than anything, but the look, the Disney atmosphere and the beloved characters' voices are all there. Frontier Development tops Kinectimals with this one, the best Kinect kid's game yet and one of the best Kinect titles overall.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    Playing Where is my Heart? is like an indie retro-adventure with a philosophical background: puzzle and art combined in a healthy and addictive mix – featuring the windowed levels, which challenge the player every time they enter a new level.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 87
    It's all that we hoped for: many hours of fun, great coop and countless riddles. A high replay value, too, as some side quests aren't even completable without the right character. Rarely has the gaming universe seen a better final part to a series.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 87
    Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a step in the right direction. There were too many innovations in Final Fantasy XIII and now the developers incorporated all the feedback from the community to improve the game and offer all the Final Fantasy fans a better gaming experience. This strategy worked – the gameplay is pretty cool, the atmosphere as well as the effects (graphics and sounds) are stunning and the well-known setting is a nice bonus for fans of FF XIII.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 87
    If you are buying a PS Vita system don't forget to take Drake with you – it's a must-have launch title which pushes the Vita features nicely.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 87
    Syndicate is an appealing game that occasionally takes a page out of Deus Ex's playbook, but always remains true to its own style. There is no defilement of the original game's cult status whatsoever. Syndicate is a showpiece FPS in terms of gameplay and presentation.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 87
    If you own The Sims 3 and want to have even more fun, you absolutely should get the Showtime expansion.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 87
    There haven't been any significant changes to the prior versions - its more like a complete version of the original.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 87
    More than just a port, Alan Wake for PC is a must-have.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 87
    Like no other game Prototype 2 grants the player an enormous amount of power. Yes, the story might not be the finest and yes, the graphics seem a little outdated at times, but nonetheless this game offers a great deal of fun and action.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 87
    In short : You have to play Mortal Kombat, if you want to have the best beat 'em up for the Vita.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    All the DC Super Heroes join the party with Batman and his opponent Joker – and this party's in an open world that provides many riddles and fun as well as a wide range of gameplay-options. Once again, there is no online-mode and the loading times are as tedious as some leghty missions. Besides, there are not enough checkpoints to make a break and to save the game. However, the characters engage in discussions and dialogue, the world to explore is huge and the story offers a lot of humour. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a great game for both young and grown up gamers.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 87
    Papo & Yo is the best indie game since Limbo.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 87
    Despite the enormous amount of deaths you may die in Dark Souls, the game is compelling like no other. While the console version already offered a great package, the Prepare to die Edition adds new content and a few goodies. But beware; a controller is needed to play the game in a reasonable fashion.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 87
    Madden NFL 13 is without a doubt the best and especially the most exciting part of the series.
    • Metascore: 87
    • Critic Score 87
    Despite the missing Omega DLC and the frugal use of the gamepad features Mass Effect 3 conquers the Wii U with its well-known qualities as the war for survival wages on.
    • Metascore: 73
    • Critic Score 87
    If EA can do one thing right, it's to again bring innovations to The Sims 3 players.
    • Metascore: 76
    • Critic Score 87
    The unusual style, the well-staged story, a fantastic soundtrack and challenging gameplay assemble to a great Crimson Shroud that may have its flaws but all the more strong points.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 87
    Finally! Sine Mora has arrived on the PSN. It looks and feels completely like the Xbox 360 version, except the new game mode, that has been implanted. The PS Vita offers the touchscreen as a controller, which is by far not as funny as it sounds. Sine Mora is the last Must Have of the year 2012.
    • Metascore: 71
    • Critic Score 87
    This game is a whole lot of fun and extremely addictive, with its graphics being appealingly realistic (nice camera panning included), so that you quickly become completely absorbed. Urban Trial Freestyle easily motivates you so that you don’t even realize that you give a track the 25th try.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 86
    As all parts of the Tekken series the sixth also entertains for hours and hours, especially when you are challenging your friends!
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 86
    The last Remnant is definitely not perfect, but very entertaining! Although the story isn’t very complex you’ll ask yourself after 40 hours of gaming: What ... 40 hours already? This title is a must have for roleplaying-fans that own a Wii.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    Rockstar Games did a very good job. For race-newbies Midnight Club: Los Angeles is an ideal game and graphics rock, too. A good game to enjoy the Christmas holidays!
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 86
    Pure is a very nice arcade racing game, especially the multiplayer mode convinces.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 86
    Series are hard to evaluate: On the one hand, every sequel should be reviewed as a stand-alone – Madden NFL 09 is a great game on that account, not only in the football-segment, but generally in the sports genre – on the other hand, owner of Madden NFL 08 don’t have to buy the sequel, because the changes are not that big.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    Pure fun, nice graphics and a good sound go side by side with a charming gameplay.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 86
    If you take a fabulous game with astonishing graphics, good sounds and gameplay and add a new story, the result will be more than satisfying.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    Just another sequel for a lot of money? Yes and no. You can find improvements concerning graphics, handling and feeling, but you won’t find real innovation.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 86
    Harvest Moon veterans and experienced dungeons crawlers with the will to interact with every NPC will fit right into the world of „Rune Factory Frontier", yet all other friends of this sort of gameplay will find that playing at their own pace gives everyone enough time to learn all there is to know. A true must for fans of somewhat slow, but steady games.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 86
    Not only fans will get entertainment for their money! The long list of original fighters out of the UFC and the great orchestration make this game also advisable for casual and new gamers.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 86
    Walking, skitching, creating new spots … It seems as if EA has drawn its whole attention to those, admittedly very important things, and so has completely forgotten to offer a new game. For “skate 2” feels, looks and is played just like the prequel.
    • Metascore: 80
    • Critic Score 86
    One of the best beat’em up’s ever. Disappointing that you can’t play the story in co-op with a second player.
    • Metascore: 94
    • Critic Score 86
    A very good game which will entertain more than simply fans of the Street Fighter series. Long-term motivation and retro-charm are a good combination, which will guarantee the success of this title.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 86
    Army of Two: The 40th Day is a great co-op game, but also the single player mode is entertaining, even if the commando system is definitely focused on the essential.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 86
    Silent Hill: Shattered Memories is an atmospheric action-adventure without any fighting in it. The creepy sound just thrilled me.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 86
    The level barrier is raised to level 30 with this DLC, which is a very cool aspect. Sadly the RPG parts of Broken Steel are not so well done.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 86
    Comic racers were yesterday, Blur is today. The graphics aren't really detailed, but the effects are outstanding. Blur is pure adrenaline, but it can get frustrating a bit as well.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 86
    Action fans on the Wii really have to buy this game. Trashy, but arrogating fights, a great cell shading look and funny mini games make this bloody tale of revenge to something special.
    • Metascore: 72
    • Critic Score 86
    Amazing feeling owning to the licenses and the new controls. Only the graphics are (still) not on high-end level.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    NBA 2K10 is a well developed game! Already in the first match the atmosphere is totally realistic. Top diagram, top sound, top game!
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 86
    Fieldrunners is a quite entertaining tower-defense game that comes with tanks, motorbikes, helicopters and more. A disadvantage is that the levels are quite long, which is not the best, if you are around outside.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    Final Fantasy XIII does not only offer the best presentation of an RPG on the Xbox 360, it also entertains for many hours because of the great though linear story.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 86
    Even when the graphics aren’t up to date anymore, Napoleon: Total War is a great add-on to one of the best strategy games ever. Especially the drop in battles is very exciting.
    • Metascore: 56
    • Critic Score 86
    Normally, games aren’t that awesome, if they are based on movies, but this one does nearly everything right. The fighting system is known from the Final Fantasy series and the story is very exciting.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 86
    Call it Sudoku Reloaded, in the third dimension, or whatever you want: Word is that Picross 3D is awesome and addictive. You'll overlook the unspectacular presentation, and the amount of 350 puzzles is amazing.
    • Metascore: 83
    • Critic Score 86
    Stunning graphics, a well-told story, and now a big expansion in terms of gameplay and atmosphere: Age of Conan now looks like it should have looked two years ago when it was originally released. It‘s worth a look, this game is very rewarding.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 86
    Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a fast racing game for casual players and fans of the Burnout series.
    • Metascore: 75
    • Critic Score 86
    Its main features are the high frame rate and the massive amount of brutality. Nevertheless, Shank is worth the low price and fun for at least some evenings.
    • Metascore: 79
    • Critic Score 86
    The graphics are just stunning, and the gameplay works like no other title on the Wii. For fans this one is a must-have, and it's your best start if you haven't played any of the other Metroid games.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 86
    Medal of Honor leaves you with a shallow taste. On the one hand, it's a very good and intense game, but on the other hand, there are so many elements you've already seen in other shooters. Moreover, the graphics really could have been much better.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 86
    EA did it again, but this time in the MMA section. The handling of EA SPORTS MMA is remarkably innovative, and thus the game is very attractive to any fan of sports, especially fighting sports.
    • Metascore: 70
    • Critic Score 86
    Lego Universe may be the wrong game for hardcore- or for experienced gamers, but it's definitely a great MMORPG, which provides younger gamers with a great gaming experience.
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 86
    Right next to Medal of Honor, this one's struggling to be your action game of the year. It's more suited for veterans than for beginners, and the ending smells roughly like DLC. Nevertheless, great game!
    • Metascore: 88
    • Critic Score 86
    In my opinion, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit revitalizes the series with regards to old virtues. The arcade steering keeps you up with fast paced race action.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 86
    This game finally leads Need for Speed back to where it should be. It's very addictive and rewarding.
    • Metascore: 81
    • Critic Score 86
    For 2 bucks, this game has more to offer than some higher priced competitors. Recommended for retro fans and genre specialists.
    • Metascore: 85
    • Critic Score 86
    A beat 'em up has to be fast, colorful and full of action. All these points have gone into Fate of Two Worlds making the game to a must have for every comic aficionado.
    • Metascore: 84
    • Critic Score 86
    Stacking is beautiful to look at and its story about child labor and the stereotypic underdog is heartwarming, yet its controls are sloppy, cut scenes are far too long and for 1200 MSP it might be a little bit pricey for its short length. Nevertheless, it's worth a look for those who love riddles and that 20ies' charm.
    • Metascore: 82
    • Critic Score 86
    Unfortunately, Dragon Age 2 has not met my expectations. The epic story of Dragon Age: Origins made me play the game for hours, but Dragon Age 2 lacks a gripping story. Most of the time you create bloodbaths by running through the same dull dungeons. There are some improvements like a talking main character, but it's not a new Dragon Age, it's rather a hack'n'slay with a touch of roleplaying. If you missed some action in Dragon Age: Origins, then you should get Dragon Age 2, but if you loved the atmosphere, the story and the freedom of choice, then you should expect something different.
    • Metascore: 77
    • Critic Score 86
    The story is well told, a lot of variety is to be expected and the sound is pretty good: For me, The Sims Medieval easily is one of the best games in the series, if not the best. If you're in search for a surprise, this game could be just for you.
    • Metascore: 74
    • Critic Score 86
    Patapon 3 belongs to an array of games which changed the world a little bit. It's insanely addictive, training your Patapons will consume your time completely, and there's nothing more to add than a recommendation.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 86
    Where would you be without your team mates? In SOCOM: Special Forces nowhere, because in the higher levels you wouldn't win a medal without carefully planning out your attacks. If you're into tactics, you want to have a look on this one.
    • Metascore: 69
    • Critic Score 86
    The vibrant community is what makes the difference, Forsaken World is simply not forsaken. The key points for a MMO are available right away: Cool graphics, lots of players and even more details.
    • Metascore: 86
    • Critic Score 86
    It's a worthy part number nine, and the new modes make sense. Its essence focuses on the core: Beating someone else up, with stunning visuals and loads of fatalities.
    • Metascore: 89
    • Critic Score 86
    L.A. Noire is something different, something new, sometimes frustrating, but an experience not yet seen in any other game.
    • Metascore: 43
    • Critic Score 86
    Where graphical aesthetics, thrilling atmosphere and a cinematic soundtrack celebrate their marriage, the gamer always wins.
    • Metascore: 66
    • Critic Score 86
    One of the top Minis at the moment: High quality and self-irony mixed up with addictive gameplay and a unique setting. Great! We want more Alpha Dog, please.
    • Metascore: 67
    • Critic Score 86
    An exceptional expansion pack that further adds to the base game's medieval atmosphere.