FNintendo's Scores

  • Games
For 1,304 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 30% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 62% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 10.5 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 64
Highest review score: 100 Bayonetta 2
Lowest review score: 10 Chimpuzzle Pro
Score distribution:
1304 game reviews
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While the game is still rather short and linear, its experience is fun and enjoyable, especially as Luigi gives it a whole flair of his own personality in a much welcome addition to the Nintendo heritage. Its motion controls need some improvement but this is a welcome return of one of the few games starring Nintendo's green-capped hero.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sayonara Umihara Kawase is one of those titles that has the potential to captivate one segment of the audience while leaving the other mostly indifferent to it. It does press several right buttons, such as its style and mechanics but overall the experience is somehow limited and it doesn't stand out as much as it could.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Implosion - Never Lose Hope could certainly be more memorable if it focused on delivering what it does best - good production values and a compelling customization system. Alas it quickly becomes overrun by repetitive enemies, disappointing combat, uninspired level design and a plot that is easily overlooked. Implosion could have been a memorable and remarkable game but it's clear that the its development went into another direction.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Kingdom: New Lands may look impressive and feature a very immersive sound component but the game's limits become visible early on, when its simplicity turns more into an obstacle than an asset. The feeling of repetitiveness also becomes dominant early on, which doesn't contribute for an experience that at first seems to set the stage for something grand and ambitious.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Turok's remaster for the Nintendo Switch brings one of the first Nintendo 64 classics to the contemporary age and for a game that is over twenty years old, the work done here is competent and well executed and it improves on some key aspects that needed to be updated. While this does not intend to reinvent the game, this remaster can both appeal to fans of the original game and to those curious about the early days of console first-person shooters.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 100 Critic Score
    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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors fits the original series well and features an immense amount of content, as well as a wide number of characters to choose from and an exquisite soundtrack. What it features in quantity, however, does not exactly match its quality and some variety in this aspect would be more appreciated but nevertheless, this is a very good take on the musou genre and one that is loyal to the legacy of the Fire Emblem series.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kamiko is an accessible and well-designed experience that will put its players frantically trying new tactics in order to finish the game as quickly as possible. This might not sound very groundbreaking but Kamiko certainly provides incentives to its players to try to complete it in a shorter time and its challenging nature means that those who pick it up will have something they can spend some fun hours with.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The remaster of The Alliance Alive for the Nintendo Switch keeps the best elements of the original game - as such, the vast world is still a pleasure to explore and the character's dialogues hold their ground to this day. Where this version disappoints, however, is where it concerns the areas that could have significantly improved, such as its visual environment, and the lack of voice acting make this feel like a somewhat subpar experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Just Dance 2020 keeps the formula of the Just Dance series that so many people love and that's the game's main asset. It's also its biggest liability, as the game shows too little in terms of new, relevant content to stand out compared to its closest predecessors. This is a very fun game with new, updated tracks but for those who subscribe to the Just Dance Unlimited service, owning Just Dance 2020 will turn out to be redundant.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    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.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Culdecept Revolt wants to bring new players to this series and the game does a good job at explaining its mechanics and welcoming new players. It feels odd that the touchscreen of the Nintendo 3DS is left out of the equation but the game's long lifespan, its varied visual environment and game mechanics make this an interesting and involving proposal that will keep players around it for many hours on end.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    LOST ORBIT: Terminal poses several score challenges to the player while featuring a simple and accessible gameplay. The incentives for players to use their skill in order to seek higher scores are the main asset of LOST ORBIT: Terminal, which could provide a more fluid experience if it had shorter loading times but the overall verdict is of a game that knows how to get players to engage with a score attack challenge.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For a game based on detective investigation in a noir background, Tokyo Dark Remembrance seems to have gotten off the track in several ways. There are good ideas here and the game's plot and soundtrack clearly stand out as two of its best assets but the execution has several flaws and its art style does not match the game's purpose. Tokyo Dark Remembrance is a mixed bag that needs polishing in several aspects but which is based on mostly right principles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Sadly the scope for this game is severely limited by the lack of online sharing of levels, which was one of the main qualities of the original and overall this feels like a downgrade. It's still an appealing title and it succeeds in what it offers but it's impossible not to shrug off a certain sense of disappointment.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Aragami - Shadow Edition brings the sombre-themed third person stealth action game to the Nintendo Switch in an effort that is more than likely to appeal to fans of this style of gameplay. Its dark-tinted art style with simple gameplay mechanics and well-written plot will provide more than enough reasons for players to wrap their hands and heads around this compelling game.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Ultraton is a fun and addictive arcade-style shooter which in many ways follows an old-school pattern of gameplay. It could surely benefit from a more extended lifespan and more variety on the attack patterns of the bosses but it still stands as one of the most fun shooters available on the Wii U's digital market.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Chicken Wiggle is a retro-styled 2D platformer, which is not the most original of concepts but it has a value of its own, especially when considering its online component and level editor, which do a very competent work at making this game a memorable experience. Despite the game's shortcomings, it still has a lot going for it, including its audiovisual component and a simple, intuitive gameplay.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Another World – 20th Anniversary is a welcome new edition of one of videogaming’s most significant works and cult classic of other days. This port keeps all that made the original so appealing, while also keeping the frustrating difficulty and low replay value.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy turns a very simple and common concept into something fun and rewarding. Its very precise and accurate controls and a well adjusted difficulty curve mean that any amount of time spent around this game will be fun. While some of the bicycler's powers seem to be superfluous, Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy can be a non-stop roller coaster of speed and skill.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Max: The Curse of Brotherhood brings back this creative and interesting platformer full of puzzles for its premiere in the Nintendo Switch. While this edition brings nothing different compared to the original, those who haven't had the chance to play it earlier will find a captivating, varied and fun game that will keep the players around their consoles.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The game features a pretty solid gameplay experience, a very good use of the HD Rumble feature and a remarkable amount of content to explore. Its roguelite component means the sections are always different, which can sometimes lead to errors in the procedure, and the exploration will force the players to use the map way too frequently but Sublevel Zero Redux has enough elements to appeal to both fans of the genre and beginners alike.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While the game is certainly colourful, vibrant and features varied creatures, it makes virtually no difference compared to its predecessor and it's too shallow to allow for a full, compelling and interesting immersion.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It certainly gets things right and its performance, whether on the Switch screen or on a television screen, is very good. On the other hand, the enemy's AI displays some incomprehensible mistakes and the visual discrepancies on the maps make the experience less enjoyable than it could be, at the same time that the action moments in the game's semi-open world structure fall below par. A decent effort, nevertheless, and a game that can provide for some good hours of fun.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nintendo keeps using its legacy as a way to boost its presence and while NES Remix 2 does strike a chord with the nostalgia crowd, it also shows its limitations by not expanding the pool of challenges beyond that of the original title. For this reason and also for the lack of a real online interaction, Remix 2 does not stand out as it should.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Gets several points right, especially its artwork and visual environment. There’s a lot of content to unlock and its difficulty curve is balanced enough. Where it fails is on providing a more captivating gameplay, as the game forces the players to constantly look down to their GamePads, wasting time in the process.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Its retro aesthetics adjust perfectly to its new ideas and despite its limited lifespan and very minimal plot, Xeodrifter has all the conditions for an intense and rewarding sidescrolling experience.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Simple, psychedelic and effective, this is how one can sum up Cosmophony, the latest rhythm game to hit the Wii U's eShop catalogue. Its gameplay mechanics are very well implemented, which makes for long hours of fun topped by its sometimes too punishing difficulty level.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Disney Magical World 2 follows the footsteps of its predecessor and plunges the payers into the Disney universe, where many familiar characters and locations await. It displays a healthy variety of landscapes and NPCs and a matching audiovisual environment but while the youngest crowd will certainly enjoy this game, it feels too repetitive and too much alike its predecessor, with little variety to set it apart from the original.

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