FNintendo's Scores
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For 1,304 reviews, this publication has graded:
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30% higher than the average critic
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8% same as the average critic
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62% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 10.5 points lower than other critics.
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Average Game review score: 64
| Highest review score: | Bayonetta 2 | |
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| Lowest review score: | Chimpuzzle Pro |
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Positive: 331 out of 1304
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Mixed: 822 out of 1304
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Negative: 151 out of 1304
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Super Mario Odyssey takes everything that made its predecessors masterpieces of gaming and blends them together into an unforgettable, new and unique experience that packs an absurd amount of content and which will keep players clinging on to it for many, many wonderful hours to come. An absolute monument of a game that gets everything right and which comes down to not only one of the greatest games of this generation but one of the greatest games of all time.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 26, 2017
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Quite possibly the best action game ever made, Bayonetta 2 is a pure gem of wonder, filled with epic fights, perfect gameplay, a magnificent visual and sound environment and even a multiplayer mode which fits perfectly within the format. A diabolical masterpiece that no Wii U should go without.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 13, 2014
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Coffee Talk, a simple title for a simple but rewarding game. Cozy, inviting, enveloping and heart-warming, Coffee Talk puts the player behind the counter of a popular coffee shop where all sorts of people (and even species) go to relax, to vent their frustrations, to get some work done, and where the player's performance as a barista will influence the plot and the ending. These words do the game no justice, Coffee Talk is the kind of experience that should be played anywhere and at any time.- FNintendo
- Posted Jan 28, 2020
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a monument of a game, a dense, rich, enveloping and challenging adventure that puts the players on the mercy of their wits from the very beginning and introduces survival variables and item management as something to take very seriously throughout the entire quest. Bringing much needed innovations while remaining fully loyal to the Zelda series, Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece and a dream come true that has undoubtedly earned its place among the greatest games ever made.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 2, 2017
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How could the Zelda series evolve and reinvent itself to reclaim its spot among the greatest games in the world? According to the Breath of the Wild book, by rewiring its main conventions and tapping them into the freedom template provided by the saga's very first chapter, adding to them the visual marvels that contemporary technology can achieve, the vastest space for exploration that has ever been created for a Zelda game and a perfect learning cycle that provides Link with an explosive potential for development.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 16, 2017
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Cuphead on the Nintendo Switch captures everything that was exquisite and marvelous about the original game and brings is to a format where it can be enjoyed both at home and on the go. With its experience intact, this run and gun game that feels like a gorgeous interactive cartoon fits perfectly in the Nintendo Switch catalogue and is recommended to every single player out there.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 18, 2019
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Bayonetta 2 on the Nintendo Switch doesn't change the fundamentals: it remains the same exquisite and breathtaking experience as before, delivering an excellent gameplay and insane action, along with the possibility to play this masterpiece anytime. One of the greatest action games of all time justifies its presence once again to all players out there.- FNintendo
- Posted Feb 14, 2018
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Clannad on the Nintendo Switch is nothing short of a masterpiece, a wonderfully crafted adaptation that delivers dozens of unforgettable story lines with a gameplay that suits it just perfectly and even gets a unique control style to be played on a Switch. Thanks to its unmatched experience that can make the player feel hopelessly sad and joyful in the same game session, Clannad is worthy of every moment of attention it gets and even more through the seventy or more hours that it can pack.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 13, 2019
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Visual novels may not be everyone's favourite genre but Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~ on the Nintendo Switch does a lot to overcome that. Thanks to a very involving plot, a well defined gameplay structure, and a lovely art style and soundtrack, as well as a very good performance whether on a large screen or on the Nintendo Switch itself, this is a work that has absolutely earned the right to the attention of players, whether they are fans of visual novels or not.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 2, 2020
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Nintendo promised and delivered. Mario Kart 8 is the shiniest star in one of the shiniest series in the world of videogames. Perfectly fine-tuned gameplay, a leap in the right direction for the online component, a magnificent audio-visual pillar worthy of the Wii U and an immensely fun and absorbing experience, whether solo or multiplayer, making Mario Kart 8 an instant and timeless classic.- FNintendo
- Posted May 15, 2014
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Shovel Knight: King of Cards is a marvelous expansion to the collection of expansions that the original game has been blessed with since its release. Featuring a set of very original levels and a new character with new mechanics and the art style and soundscape that have been consistent with the Shovel Knight series, this is an essential title that should feature in the collection of any owner of a Nintendo Switch.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 18, 2020
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Hollow Knight is a game everyone should play. It's not just a new pillar of the Metroidvaina genre, but on the industry as a whole. It is the best example of why the indie scene is so great and important. Experiences as special as this one are very rare. Hollow Knight is one of the best executed games in recent years.- FNintendo
- Posted Aug 6, 2018
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Rocket League for the Nintendo Switch is a successful adaptation of a game that brings a simple yet enveloping gameplay which truly stands out in multiplayer. Thanks to its enormous range of multiplayer possibilities and an exceptional online functionality, Rocket League is set to become one of the finest multiplayer experiences available on Nintendo's newest system.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 29, 2017
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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate brings an enormous amount of content that will easily break the scale of longevity for many players. Offering high production values, a very methodic and in-depth combat system, as well as an excellent multiplayer mode, this is a game that cannot go unappreciated by those who appreciate a good adventure.- FNintendo
- Posted Feb 10, 2015
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Sonic Mania Plus builds up on Sonic Mania and tops it off. The ensemble of the two builds the best 2D Sonic game available and the Encore mode brings a new approach to the plot. While the extra characters don't bring any significant change to the way the game is played, Sonic Mania Plus is essential to any committed fans of the supersonic blue hedgehog.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 18, 2018
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Bastion is an involving and accessible adventure that brings its original successful formula back into play, this time on the Nintendo Switch. With a marvelous art style, an intuitive gameplay and a very appealing narration technique, Bastion is without a doubt a game that everyone should try.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 4, 2018
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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest clearly stands out as one of the greatest titles in Nintendo's tactical RPG series. Improving on its formula while delivering what the players expect, this chapter provides a rich, refined and long-lasting gameplay experience, along with a magnificent visual work and an extremely demanding difficulty level. Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest shows that it's possible to improve key aspects of an established formula while remaining loyal to its roots.- FNintendo
- Posted May 4, 2016
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Paper Mario: Color Splash brings a delightfully funny plot to an involving and extraordinary adventure that can keep the player in front of the Wii U for over 50 hours of gameplay. With its lovely visual presentation, exquisite soundtrack and well implemented gameplay mechanics, Paper Mario: Color Splash is set to be one of the Wii U's most outstanding titles in the console's still growing catalogue.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 5, 2016
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Two Point Hospital lands on the Nintendo Switch after enjoying over a year and a half of a very good reputation and it fits the Switch so well it's easy to forget this game started elsewhere. Thanks to a combination of fun, fluid, balanced gameplay and a marvelous audiovisual environment, Two Point Hospital plays perfectly whether on a big screen or as a handheld experience and rises above its peers to be one of the top management games available on the Nintendo Switch.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 5, 2020
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The greatest game in the Mario Kart series is back, now under the name of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in a Nintendo Switch version that improves the original on several levels. If its large amount of content was not enough, the return of the battle mode as it was before and all the visual improvements bring the game up to today's standards.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 27, 2017
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Go! Go! Kokopolo 3D is an explosion of fun and humour, wrapped up in a package of marvelous visual environments, a long lifespan of play and an experience that just doesn't become dull or repetitive. Being full of content and thanks to its unpredictability, this game will keep players focused on it for a long time and being sold at a low price, there is no reason why any players looking for a good time should not dedicate themselves to this.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 24, 2017
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A very fluid and addictive game that grabs the players' attention from the beginning to the end and which should be played by everyone, RIVE features an exquisite audiovisual component, challenging gameplay and a difficulty level that will demand the players to invest their best efforts to succeed.- FNintendo
- Posted Jan 28, 2018
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Diablo III lands on the Nintendo Switch, under the name of an Eternal Collection that brings two expansions to the original game. In what is without a doubt a magnificent adaptation of a monument of a game, players will find an immense challenge that will be accessible for beginners and compelling for veterans, with content that will easily reach over one hundred hours of gameplay, a top notch multiplayer component and the added handheld character of the Nintendo Switch. One of the finest games of the year to come out on Nintendo's console.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 8, 2018
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Super Mario Maker 2 could hardly be a better return of Nintendo's feat of Mario-based level design. Thanks to its wealth of content and options, simple interface, multiplayer component and sense of immersion, Super Mario Maker 2 is on a perfect track to become the main reference when it comes to games about platformers' design and one which will appeal to all kinds of players.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 26, 2019
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Toki Tori 2+: Nintendo Switch Edition is the ultimate version of the second chapter of the series. Thanks to its beautiful art style and soundtrack, extended lifespan, overall gameplay improvements and fine-tuned difficulty progression, there is very little standing in the way between the player and the many good, fun, involving hours around this game. Truly a very recommended title for any Nintendo Switch owner.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 21, 2018
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Immersive, involving, disturbing but also beautiful, Smoke and Sacrifice puts the player in a world where RPG and survival horror elements come into play in an effort that will allow the exploration of an immense world and which will keep players mired in its adventure for long, enjoyable hours.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 9, 2018
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Octo Expansion is an amazing contribution to Splatoon 2's campaign and it brings an additional set of compelling and demanding challenges that will make even the series' best players feel pushed to their limits. Addictive and with a lifespan that builds on the magnificent game that is Splatoon 2, Octo Expansion is unmissable for any fan of Nintendo's shooter.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 21, 2018
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BlazBlue: Central Fiction clearly packs the ambition and quality to be one of the very best fighting games on the Nintendo Switch. Embodying the classic motto "Easy to learn, difficult to master", BlazBlue: Central Fiction makes the best of its variety of game modes, gorgeous art style and involving plot to deliver an unforgettable game that all Switch owners should keep in mind.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 15, 2019
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To The Moon is a game that plays like an interactive novel with an enveloping, touching and moving story. Its plot may be short but it's unforgettable, as is its soundtrack and simple but lovely visual environment. Its arrival on the Nintendo Switch is nothing short of welcome and anyone looking for a personal experience will find an unmissable work in the form of To The Moon.- FNintendo
- Posted Feb 2, 2020
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Yoshi's Woolly world features a beautifully-crafted world where colourful settings, a superb level of interactivity and a delightful soundtrack are topped by an involving and compelling gameplay experience. A magnificent title from any point of view.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 22, 2015
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1001 Spikes is a fun, varied and well-designed 2D platformer that makes use of old-school mechanics to impose a steep difficulty curve and a thousand and one obstacles that even experienced players will find challenging. A very welcome addition to the eShop’s library.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 5, 2015
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Xenoblade Chronicles X is a worthy successor to the previous title in the series and one of the most ambitious games to be released in the Wii U so far. A monument of content, exploration and complexity, this is a technically staggering work with visually breathtaking landscapes and the potential to spend literally hundreds of hours in its main and secondary missions. A masterpiece of the JRPG genre which is more than certain to gain a place close to the hearts of many who will dedicate themselves to explore this world.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 30, 2015
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 takes the original game's qualities and improves on them to deliver a vast, open world with more possibilities when it comes to progression, city-building and interaction with the other characters. A marvelous game that should, without hesitation, be sought by not just fans of its predecessor and of the Dragon Quest series but by everyone who enjoys spending long, involving hours building the perfect city.- FNintendo
- Posted Jul 24, 2019
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Embodying everything that made the Dragon Quest series grand and implementing the newest developments in the RPG genre, this expanded version of Dragon Quest's eleventh title is a major contribution for the Nintendo Switch catalogue as it delivers an instant classic with an exquisite adventure, well developed gameplay mechanics and an overall rich experience. Part of the restricted elite of Nintendo Switch games.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 26, 2019
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Its blend of platforms and puzzles and the way the game was spawned from Super Mario 3D World are very well executed and the overall atmosphere of the title is extremely creative and likely to keep players around it for a long time.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 15, 2014
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is a compilation of the previous Shovel Knight adventures that gets everything right. Its long lifespan, very detailed and quality level design, as well as its challenges and plot make the Shovel Knight series one of the best contemporary platformers designed in the 8-bit retro style. With Treasure Trove, fans of old school sidescrollers will find everything they could want.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 22, 2017
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This direct port of a previously-released game does not add anything remarkable other than the HD Rumble feature and as such, it remains the same magnificent game as the original: with a beautiful visual environment and very well implemented gameplay mechanics, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a wonderful game of the Metroidvania style that will keep players exploring and collecting for hours on end.- FNintendo
- Posted Jul 4, 2018
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A magnificent visual environment, a fitting soundtrack, very challenging races that are perfectly matched with the controllers and its multiplayer modes make FAST Racing Neo one of the best indie games on the Wii U and a compulsory option for fans of fast racing games.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 22, 2015
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Blasphemous is a marvelous work of the Metroidvania genre with an art style based on pixel art and which features exquisite combat mechanics and an eye-filling visual environment marked by gloom and desolation. This is without a doubt one of the richest and most defying Metroidvania adventures to reach the market in recent years and a fundamental game for everyone who enjoys a good gaming experience of this kind.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 26, 2020
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ARMS is clearly something that stands out amidst Nintendo's recent works. With its very creative approach, it eschews most of the labels used to categorize games and proposes bouts of physical fighting coupled with other sports and actions thrown into the mix to make something that is without a doubt more than welcome in Nintendo's catalogue. Its wide and varied content, intuitive gameplay mechanics, quality online modes and all the additional content that will be released for it make ARMS an essential game in the universe of every Nintendo Switch player.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 7, 2017
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What the Golf?, an unusual title for an unusual game. So unusual that it's hilarious, fun and addictive from one end to the other. In this golf (...sure?) game, it is simply impossible to suffer from boredom or from repetitiveness, thanks to its absolutely ludicrous levels, mechanics, creativity and structure. A real gem that should set a standard for others.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 13, 2020
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Pillars of Eternity does not rewrite the foundations of the RPG genre but it stands out as an amazing tribute to the classics and with its experience in exploring a wide, vast world and centrality of the player's actions in the top-quality plot the result it a game that never runs out of steam. On top of that, the combat system adds to the game's depth and help make Pillars of Eternity an absolutely unmissable work that nobody should ignore.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 24, 2019
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Bringing back all that made older classics into unforgettable games and pushing aside all their technology constraints using modern methods of game design, Shovel Knight is the perfect flagship of a piece of retrgaming made in the 21st century.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 8, 2014
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3D Streets of Rage 2 is the best conversion that could be made of Sega’s classic beat’em up. Everything that was good about the original was enhanced for the sequel and this new version for the 3DS eShop is nothing short of a near-perfect conversion of the beloved and iconic early 90s game.- FNintendo
- Posted Aug 30, 2015
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Astral Chain takes action and RPG elements and raises them to a threshold of magnificence thanks to its combat mechanics, rich content, stunning art style and absolutely marvelous soundtrack. The result is a masterpiece that is worth way more than the sum of its parts and the best new IP to land on the Nintendo Switch, attesting yet again to the role of Platinum Games in developing unique and unforgettable games.- FNintendo
- Posted Aug 26, 2019
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3D Gunstar Heroes is a conversion that excels in every possible way. Not only it brings the original game in a perfectly playable way and without any traces of aging but it even improves it with its exquisite 3D effect. A real 16-bit classic that can be played again and again.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 10, 2015
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Taking full use of the touch screen and 3D capabilities of Nintendo's handheld, this new chapter in the series is well presented and reaches that right balance between simplicity and challenge. Something for everyone who enjoys having a good mental stimulation in the form of a puzzle game.- FNintendo
- Posted Jan 30, 2017
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Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, a title as long and exaggerated as the fun and entertainment this game provides. One of the Wii U’s best works, Guacamelee’s enhanced version plays like a a “metroidvania” type of game and fills the spaces with a delightful atmosphere, an exquisite artistic component and an affection which is set to grow in the player’s heart.- FNintendo
- Posted Jul 27, 2014
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Super Mario Maker is where fanship turns into craftsmanship for those who for years have wished to design their own Mario levels. The game is intuitive and perfectly accessible for experienced players and newcomers alike. The lack of multiplayer is difficult to understand, though, as is the nine day timeframe needed to unlock all contents of the level design tool.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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3D Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is quite simply the greatest conversion that could be done with Sega's magnificent platformer. The best Sonic game of all time lost none of its appeal during its journey to the 3DS and is still as delightful to play as it was over 20 years ago.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 13, 2015
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Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection is not just a collection, it's a celebration of Street Fighter's three decades in gaming. Featuring twelve games, including some of the series' most iconic titles, as well as an enjoyable local multiplayer and a well designed online multiplayer (though not for all games in the collection), this might very well be one of the best collections ever made in the history of gaming.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 7, 2018
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Yoshi's Crafted World continues the line that Nintendo has been treading when it comes to 2D platformers of the Yoshi series: visually stunning and with plenty of interactivity, the game also features a healthy lifespan and plenty of objects to collect. Yet another classic in this successful new incarnation of Nintendo's favourite dinosaur.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 27, 2019
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If simple to customize, involving plot, rich characters and entertaining combats are hallmarks of the RPG genre, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD nails them all with a high standard. This game stands out for its gameplay and audiovisual environments thanks to its combat system, its rich plot and interesting characters that make the whole experience much more involving. Being easy to customize only adds another layer of depth to the experience, making it one of the most enjoyable RPGs available for the 3DS.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 13, 2017
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Majora's Mask 3D is all that a remake of the original could ask for. Not only does Nintendo deliver the original's immersive plot, extremely challenging temples, multiple side-quests and the overall gloom and sorrow that surrounds the adventure, it still finds space for improvements, even at a handheld level. Let the inexperienced be warned, though: this will not go easy on the newly-arrived.- FNintendo
- Posted Feb 4, 2015
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Jotun: Valhalla Edition is a marvelous effort that clearly stands out amidst the indie games pool. With its rich visual environment, very engaging boss battles, extremely demanding combats that will require full commitment from the player and recurrent replay value, this is a game that will certainly keep everyone clinging on to their Wii U GamePad for a very long time.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 13, 2016
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The Messenger pays tribute to gaming classics in a fun, involving and memorable way that will get players to quickly enjoy the experience and get the most of its hilarious plot and marvelous audiovisual environment. This is all reinforced by its in-game transition from an 8 to a 16-bit environment, which might seem a bit confusing at first but will easily be seen as an integral part of the game.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 26, 2018
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE is one of the best turn-based RPGs to be released in recent years and the best of its genre in the Wii U catalogue. While it does not reach a perfect balance between the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei series and it certainly could have a more inspiring plot, its length, the fun and deep moments of combat and dungeon exploration are more than enough to genuinely attract any RPG fan to this title.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 22, 2016
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The latest chapter in the Skylanders series shows that this name still has a lot to offer. The amount of content and the adding of vehicles, as well as the presence of guest stars Donkey Kong and Bowser make this yet another significant entry in the series.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 3, 2015
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Dragon Quest VIII may have been around for a while but the 3DS is getting what can be the ultimate version of this cult RPG. Featuring a stunning audiovisual environment, an immersion that will plunge the players into the game's setting and new content that sets it apart from previous incarnations of the same chapter, Dragon Quest VIII: The Journey of The Curse King is setting the threshold very high for upcoming RPGs.- FNintendo
- Posted Jan 10, 2017
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D brings to the New 3DS what was one of the best games released for the Wii in all its JRPG glory. While some technical aspects are clearly downgraded, this does not affect the overall experience of the game and with an enormous gameplay and world to explore, this Xenoblade port is an excellent opportunity for newcomers.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 25, 2015
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Trying to merge an RPG with a puzzle game might seem a complicated task but Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition handles that perfectly. With an immense amount of content, a very long lifespan and its easy-to-learn mechanics, this is set to become a landmark in how to join two different genres, as well as how to bring the elements of two series together.- FNintendo
- Posted May 5, 2015
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SteamWorld Dig 2 does everything the original did and outperforms it in every single measure. Thanks to its magnificent level design and very well implemented gameplay mechanics, Dig 2 is a compulsory purchase and anything that could ever be asked from a sequel.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 7, 2017
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After many years it finally happens that the Sonic series gets a tribute fitting of the legacy of its original games. Sonic Mania positions itself as a sequel to the 16-bit titles and makes a wonderful use of a game engine that delivers the experience of the early Sonic games through contemporary technology. With its exquisite creativity and game design and content for all occasions and moments, Sonic Mania gives the blue hedgehog something to be proud of.- FNintendo
- Posted Aug 19, 2017
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Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout begins a new trilogy in the Atelier series and this new chapter is a crowning achievement under the Atelier name. With visible improvements in the combat system and the audiovisual environment, but also more accessible than previous entries in the series, Atelier Ryza puts the threshold at a higher level regarding what is yet to come for Atelier.- FNintendo
- Posted Jan 3, 2020
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Super Meat Boy is one of the most marvelously-crafted and designed platform games to have been released in the current century. With its rich and varied levels, multiple motivations to keep playing, magnificent gameplay and fine-tuned difficulty curve, there's little standing in the way of Super Meat Boy to be one of the most memorable platform games to have been released in the last few years.- FNintendo
- Posted May 31, 2016
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A harrowing, claustrophobic, hair-raising adventure that leaves no stones unturned when it comes to its gameplay, visual environment, sound and plot. Alien: Isolation is an essential title for all the Nintendo Switch owners, and a doubly essential game for those looking for a proper horror experience.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 15, 2019
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Special Episode not only adds more content and challenges to the original game, it brings a fantastic addition to the game that makes it an absolute charm to revisit. The high quality of this DLC is also more than enough to make everyone ask why doesn't Nintendo do this more often.- FNintendo
- Posted May 7, 2019
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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U may not correspond exactly to what everyone was yearning but this does not take the spotlight away from Nintendo's flagship brawler. A fantastic graphical environment, involving and fun gameplay, magnificent soundtrack and a lengthy lifespan all contribute for yet another monumental chapter of the series.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 30, 2014
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the premiere of the series on the Nintendo Switch and it makes the player feel right at home, whether newcomers or the more experienced ones. With an array of new elements and mechanics but keeping its formula well anchored in the series' conventions, New Horizons will delight its players thanks to a marvelous game environment and world development, and its hefty rewards, packing enough content to leave everyone growing attached and enveloped by its experience.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 1, 2020
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Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is back and with it, the best aspects of its previous incarnations, including the marvelous graphics, its memorable soundtrack and excellent level design. Its tuned difficulty level makes it accessible to all audiences and along with its charm and appeal, the Nintendo Switch has gained another gem for its ever growing catalog of games.- FNintendo
- Posted May 10, 2018
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse ticks all the right boxes as far as fun and entertaining adventures are concerned. It may not be the toughest or most challenging experience, but it's another reason to appreciate the Shantae series, especially for those who seek some old-school style gameplay with a beautiful graphical background.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 1, 2015
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Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition adds new elements to the original but does not try to to revolutionize the game. It doesn't need to, as it's already a fun, varied and compelling piece of work, which becomes more alluring thanks to the added handheld component of the Nintendo Switch.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 28, 2017
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Even after four years, Bayonetta's frantic action, relentless combos and spectacular antics remain a solid playable wonder which no Wii U should go without. The additional Nintendo-related bonuses only make this version ever more desirable and an even bigger reason to jump into this gem.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 18, 2014
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The HD release of Twilight Princess brings all the splendour of the original game to the contemporary age, with a much deserved high definition refurbishing and very welcome mechanics unique to the Wii U. Its structure and fundamentals remain untouched and Twilight Princess HD is as much of a monumental game today as it was upon its original release.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 1, 2016
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Trine 2: Complete Story is not arriving on the Nintendo Switch with a wealth of new content but how can that matter when this is such a marvelous puzzler? With its art style that still looks gorgeous as it ages, a perfectly fluid control system and gameplay, this incarnation of Trine 2 could only improve by being made into a handheld system and now that this threshold has been met, the only thing left to say is for everyone to get their hands on it.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 3, 2019
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Cave Story+ may have already been around in other formats before but it's such a delightful game to play that it's still recommended to everyone, this time with the added bonus of including all the soundtracks of the game's previous versions. Its finely designed difficulty curve will set everyone on their course and the magnificent boss fights only make this even more of a timeless classic.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 1, 2017
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Probably the closest experience to an interactive literary short story, Distraint will stimulate the most unsettling feelings in every player that spends some time with it and thanks to its brilliant conjugation of plot, audiovisual environment and gameplay experience, this game is unquestionably an instant classic for the current generation.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 26, 2019
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is without a doubt the finest title in the series so far. Not only it builds up on nearly everything the Smash Bros. world has done over nearly twenty years, it delivers it in bigger, better and more accessible ways, making this an absolutely indispensable game on any Nintendo Switch collection.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 6, 2018
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Axiom Verge goes beyond the initial impression of being a tribute to the Metroid series and quickly strikes the player as being a thoroughly developed, impeccably-designed exploration game, with an enormous amount of content to discover and a huge variety of weapons, upgrades and power-ups.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 25, 2016
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Owlboy is a magnificent piece of work with marvelous visual details, an amazing soundtrack and a very well-crafted plot. Its lifespan may not be the most expected for a game of its kind but Owlboy offers very good arguments on every other component that make this game stand out for the passion its creators put into it. Yet another gem arrives in the Nintendo Switch catalog.- FNintendo
- Posted May 6, 2018
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With a world of neon-clad cyberpunk aesthetics, fast-paced action and an enthralling soundtrack, Sayonara Wild Hearts delivers a riveting experience that will make the player want so much more, as the game's only frustration derives from the short length of each level. Sayonara Wild Hearts demonstrates how a remarkable game does not need to borrow from the AAA formula of colossal worlds and hundred-hour gameplay experiences when something so bright and enveloping is enough.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 3, 2019
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Divinity: Original Sin II is one of the best games available on the Nintendo Switch and a heaven-sent for RPG fans. With its in-depth gameplay, freedom of exploration and an involving and detailed plot, this is an excellent adaptation to the Nintendo Switch and one which will reward the investment of time and energy that any player puts into it.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 12, 2019
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Dragon Quest VII is a compelling, detailed and enriching work that is going to envelop players in its adventures and lure them to its passionate narrative. Throughout its worlds, Dragon Quest VII puts the player at the center of a beautifully-crafted story that stands out among other games of its time...and of all times as well. A truly unmissable opus which will only marvel anyone who puts their hands on it.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 13, 2016
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Adapting this immense, lengthy and content-packed experience into a handheld format without harming its qualities is worth of every compliment and despite its technical concessions coming into full view when played on a television screen, the privilege of having The Witcher 3 in the Nintendo Switch and with all its content makes it a compulsory purchase.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 27, 2019
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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors often feels like a tribute to the sidescrolling beat'em-ups of the 1980s and 1990s and it does a remarkably good job at that. With its cast of very distinct characters, a marvelous audio atmosphere and high quality animations, this remake and/or sequel will be unquestionably appreciated by beat'em-up fans (and beyond) and is easily one of the best games of its genre on the Nintendo Switch.- FNintendo
- Posted Dec 10, 2019
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Its enormous musical selection means that any dedicated player will easily spend over one hundred hours trying to unlock everything and among the rhythm and music genre, this is an indispensable buy.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 11, 2014
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon are the best entries of the Pokémon series on the 3DS, acting as the series' finale on the Nintendo handheld and representing everything that is good and remarkable about Pokémon. Full of content and creatures to catch and featuring a marvelous audiovisual component, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon are absolutely essential for all 3DS owners.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 14, 2017
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Transistor is a marvelous piece of gaming worthy of all praises. Whether for fans of action games or turn-based combat games, this is definitely a game to invest in and where players will find themselves experimenting in many ways thanks to the game's long lifespan, with an absolutely exquisite soundtrack in the background.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 12, 2018
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Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon are the best entries of the Pokémon series on the 3DS, acting as the series' finale on the Nintendo handheld and representing everything that is good and remarkable about Pokémon. Full of content and creatures to catch and featuring a marvelous audiovisual component, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon are absolutely essential for all 3DS owners.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 14, 2017
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Star Wars Pinball pushes the bar of the pinball genre and delivers an experience that will be cherished and appreciated by every Star Wars fan out there. With its wide amount of content, high production values, and a gameplay that is hand in glove with the experience of a real pinball table, Star Wars Pinball is without a doubt yet another gem to land on the Nintendo Switch.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 3, 2019
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Whether someone is familiar with Metal Slug 3 or not, this conversion under the banner of the ACA Neo Geo series, will work wonders. SNK's iconic run and gun series is very well represented in this conversion for the Nintendo Switch which faithfully maintains all the elements that made the original such a remarkable and appreciated game. Veterans and newcomers alike will all find plenty of reasons to invest their time and effort here.- FNintendo
- Posted Apr 22, 2017
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Mario Tennis Aces brings an improved Mario Tennis formula to the Nintendo Switch, adding new elements of gameplay and good multiplayer options as well as some fun and interesting ideas for a game plot, even if they are not groundbreaking but they help adding fun to the single player campaign.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 24, 2018
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Rune Factory 4 Special is truthful to its title, this is indeed a special work, mostly thanks to a captivating gameplay and an amount of content that will last many long and good hours. While Rune Factory veterans might not see plenty of new elements here, players taking their first steps in this series will be delighted at the variety of elements they will find here, making this Rune Factory 4 Special a very recommended purchase.- FNintendo
- Posted Mar 17, 2020
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Fate/Extella Link lands on the Nintendo Switch with the deserved distinction of being the most content-full game of the series when it comes to characters and their variety and a myriad of customization options that will make the delights of Fate fans. On top of that, the improvements made to the combat system and its sharper controls make Fate/Extella Link a game that fully deserves its place in the collection of every single Fate fan out there.- FNintendo
- Posted Jun 17, 2019
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BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle is a very welcome new addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue after a long absence of this series of fighting games from the Nintendo world. Thanks to its simple but engaging gameplay and solid online functionality, this is a good quality game that only gets tarnished by its over-reliance on downloadable content.- FNintendo
- Posted Jul 17, 2018
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Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a tough as nails RPG which demands a good level of strategic thinking when tackling the adversities ahead. Featuring lush and beautiful environments and a majestic soundtrack, it's a fun and compelling experience for RPG fans who like going deep into their endeavours. Those who prefer a light-hearted approach should be careful though, as this game will not show any mercy.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 25, 2015
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The Inner World - The Last Wind Monk is a sequel that dares to go much further than its original, much for the player's joy. Featuring a very good writing and humour, as well as creative puzzles and a good touch screen interaction with the Nintendo Switch, this is a game that will hold the players' hands and let them embark on adventure that will give them a lot to think about.- FNintendo
- Posted Oct 29, 2018
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With its myriad of game modes, top-notch visual and sound environment and amount of customizable experiences, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is something that every fan and enthusiast of kart-racing games will appreciate.- FNintendo
- Posted Jul 16, 2019
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With its involving plot and combat system, as well as its very healthy lifespan, this enhanced version of the sequel to the original game will not only be sought after by fans of the series but also by new players who have a chance to get their hands on a renowned name of the gaming industry for the first time.- FNintendo
- Posted Nov 15, 2018
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Mighty Switch Force! Collection brings the four games of the Mighty Switch Force to the Switch in a collection that is more than worthy of praise and which will appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers alike. With the added feature of a multiplayer component within the first incursion of Mighty Switch Force Academy in a Nintendo system, this collection deserves to be regarded as a definitive effort.- FNintendo
- Posted Sep 6, 2019
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