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
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blazing Beaks can be best described as a roguelikegame that's full of mysteries and secrets, and one which works marvelously whether on a solo or multiplayer level. It also features a delightful looking art style, so its randomly-generated levels can be enjoyed thoroughly in all their glory. It's a game that works like a charm and plays like one too.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Adventure Bar Story may not seem like a monumentally ambitious title but it strikes a good balance between an RPG and a management simulation. It’s also rather fun to prepare meals and while some tasks may become too repetitive, it’s still an addictive experience.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    King Oddball manages to be unique an interesting amidst all the lookalikes. Thanks to its variety, different game modes, progression and well designed difficulty curve, King Oddball does a very competent job at keeping the players entertained and even if it will not convert the non-fans of the genre, it will be a good company during short gaming sessions.
    • 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.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    StarBlox Inc. goes for a mix between puzzler and brawler that while not entirely unprecedented, is certainly welcome in the Nintendo Switch, where puzzle games had been going through a period of stagnation. While its audiovisual environment isn't the most stimulating, the game is very fun and involving and its multiplayer component adds an additional layer of enjoyment to the experience.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Paper Monsters Recut is one such example of a graphically charming and long-lasting 2D platformer with 3D backgrounds and with simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Its difficulty level and soundtrack could use some improvements, which does not take any appeal away from this piece of gaming.
    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With its noir aesthetic and unsettling premise, Liberated gets most things right and will appeal to those who enjoy a good interactive story. It's not without its flaws, namely some technical issues and less than enjoyable quick time events but overall, this is a very welcome arrival to the Nintendo Switch catalogue.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Onimusha Warlord is a classic that is easily recommended for fans of survival horror games with a samurai-related plot component. Not too reliant on its plot, the gameplay is accessible and fun, featuring some well thought out puzzles and a good environment, despite its rather short length. If anything, it makes the player want more from this delivery and hope the next one will be more ambitious.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Changing characters can bring new stimulation but in the case of Dr. Luigi, virtually nothing else differs when compared to the latest Dr. Mario. A fun and competent effort using very familiar mechanics but which will fail to impress those looking for something fresh and new.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blade Strangers brings together a series of characters that might not seem like they fit well in the same game but the result is a surprisingly fun fighting game, with good control mechanics and a welcome variety when it comes to the fighters. Its visuals need more work when it comes to their 3D rendering and the soundtrack does not stand out but the experience is overall amusing and easy to get into.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark does not reinvent the whole tactical RPG world but it surely does a very good job at some of its main aspects, namely at customization and at giving a whole lot of reasons for the player to look at the screen with all its gorgeous elements. If it's true that the plot and some of its mechanics need improvement, Fell Seal: Arbiter’s Mark does not need to copy previous games to make a name on its own.
    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is a very welcomed addition to the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world. Its marvelous visual portraying, a staggering set of 720 Pokémon available and its very long lifespan will be cherished by fans of the series, despite its dialogues and plot being perhaps too much to handle for less committed followers.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Kill la Kill: IF feels like the animation series that it's based on has been transported to a fighting game, right down to its lively characters and plot. The gameplay mechanics are simple to learn, but they can feel rather shallow after a while and the game's lifespan could certainly use some more length but none of that makes Kill la Kill: IF any less of a recommended experience for fans of the series.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Adventures of Pip is another welcome title to the growing library of platformers that make an extensive use of pixel art and boast a retro-style visual inspiration as well as multiple puzzle-solving. Each level brings new elements to keep the players closely around the game and its level of challenge goes beyond the plot, encouraging the player to explore and go further.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Even if the gameplay might require some variety after a while, The Letter Quest is easily recommended to anyone who wants to try something that walks away from the norm.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It features well designed levels, an interesting narrative and the interaction between the GamePad's functionalities and the game shows the careful planning that went into its making. Being a game divided in three chapters, what follows remains to be seen but as a first chapter, this is a good entry which could only benefit from a longer lifespan, despite its tripartite nature.
    • 67 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo follows the footsteps of its predecessor and brings forth a fine collection of six shoot'em up games that bring some good old intense action to the Nintendo Switch. With the exception of the one of the games, that has a rather poor performance, all the other titles included in this compilation rise up to a good level of quality at a good price.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yo-kai Watch 2 may be too similar to the original at some points but that's not an obstacle in the way of this being a quality sequel that delivers on what is expected or even towards becoming the best game of the Yo-kai series. Its immense content will keep players interested for well over one hundred hours of play and its online multiplayer combats are a very welcome addition to the series, even if the combat system in the regular one-player mode may feel too passive at times.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Touryst, a relaxing adventure, if that's possible to do. An adventure with dungeons and puzzles in the background of a lovely summer holiday, with gorgeous graphics and a varied, relaxing gameplay is what comes in this package and it works remarkably well. The game is short and it skips the whole epic side of adventure games but The Touryst is definitely an exquisite gem which more than deserves a chance.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hellmut: The Badass from Hell is an experience that will make the player go through a demanding, difficult adventure rich in characters and items, as well as in its replay factor given that the levels are generated on a procedural basis. Less welcoming for newbie players, its difficulty level can get quite demanding and the audiovisual environment stands out as lacklustre, but dedicated players will find something they can engage with for a healthy amount of time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Bee Simulator shows that it is possible to be both fun and educational in an effort that is fitting for players of all ages. While there are flaws to this experience, namely on the level of its too sensitive controls and rather lacklustre settings, the overall gameplay is relaxing and can provide some enjoyable albeit short time around a Nintendo Switch.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Shantae: Half-Genie Hero brings the series to the Nintendo Switch and it certainly is a fine specimen that makes use of its marvelous visuals and sound to bring a fun action platformer experience to Nintendo's new console. While some elements need a bit of polishing, such as the control precision in key moments and the overall level design, this is a game that opens good prospects for the Shantae series.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What Robonauts lacks in charisma and story-telling it more than makes up with its gameplay. Intense, fast paced and with a demanding difficulty level, Robonauts will keep players close to it for a long time and its recipe of adding platforming action to a shoot and run game works like a charm.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido consists of a fun and amusing puzzle game based on sushi and it shows the 3DS can still get new games that are worthy of attention. While its online multiplayer is affected by lag and the game's plot is really nothing to write home about, Sushi Striker's original gameplay is a reason enough for players to get their hands on this content-full title and to watch its finely crafted cutscenes.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If My Heart Had Wings stands out as one of the best visual novels in the Nintendo Switch, thanks to its marvelous audiovisual environment, emotional story and character development. While its progression might feel too slow for less experienced players and the possibility of using the touch screen would certainly be very welcome, If My Heart Had Wings knows how to transmit feelings and to hold the player's attention for long periods of time.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Easily accessible to players of all audiences, Jet Kave Adventure doesn't break new grounds but does a competent job at delivering a good experience with competent level design and well implemented mechanics.
    • 57 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    With a good sense of progression and an ever-rising challenge threshold, in moments of greater tension word-forming can become frustrating but this does not hinder Typoman's creativity and originality.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Human Resource Machine is an unusual specimen, a puzzle game more intricate than most puzzle games, with a very demanding level of difficulty and which requires a certain mindset to be enjoyed. That being said, its puzzles are very challenging and its control system works perfectly, whether on handheld mode or with the Nintendo Switch on its Dock. The assignments could be more varied but for those who enjoy tough and difficult tasks and who are not intimidated by mathematical elements, Human Resource Machine is a gem and the Nintendo Switch is getting its shiniest version.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Cinders is a visual novel based on the classic Cinderella story while reflecting a more modern take on the original and as a game that offers four different endings, it works: its concise, appealing writing, quality illustrations and compelling finals make this a motivating experience for fans of visual novels. Pity for its rather short length, which means that players have even more reasons to reach all possible endings.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Blossom Tales stands as a good example at how a game with a rather simple origin can provide a surprising amount of content and a world to explore, even if it does not reach the monumental peaks it would like to. Thanks to its fine controls and gameplay and to the satisfaction of exploration, as well as to a visually charming outlook, Blossom Tales is a very welcome addition to the adventure and exploration games of the Nintendo Switch catalogue.

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