Nintendo Force Magazine's Scores

  • Games
For 844 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 66% higher than the average critic
  • 7% same as the average critic
  • 27% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.4 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
Highest review score: 100 Metroid Prime Remastered
Lowest review score: 20 Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 11 out of 844
844 game reviews
    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The game is a joy even without engaging in the Imaginators part. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.20M]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I can see myself going back to it every so often. [Issue #16 – July/August 2015, p.73]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Inti Creates has turned out another well-crafted title, albeit a divisive one. Fans of Gunvolt have been a little put-off that he's not front and center here, but otherwise, everything here works quite well. [Issue #61 – September/October 2022, p. 19]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Great art style, great challenges and hours of racing fun – Game Freak's won the Triple Crown. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.23]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Plague Knight may be stuck in Shovel Knight's shadow, yet despite the lack of sunlight, he's able to shine in his own quirky way. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.19]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Ultra Sun is an improvement over the original, although I thought the very narrow gap between releases worked against it. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 32E]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While it may be lacking in extras, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a fantastic release for longtime fans of this often unsung franchise. [Issue #61 – September/October 2022, p. 23]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It may not have as hard a grip on my heart as Three Houses does, but Fire Emblem Engage is an essential title for tactical RPG fans. Veterans and newcomers alike will both find this title . . . engaging! [Issue #64 – March/April 2023, p. 69]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I was left cold by the "adult content," but was totally enthralled with its brainy gameplay! [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 66]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Cadence of Hyrule is a complicated game that's worth learning how to play, because getting into the rhythm can't be beat! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 24]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gunstar Heroes should be at the top of every gamer's bucket list. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.26]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling shattered my skepticism through its amazing main characters, quirky NPCs, challenging battles and interesting locales, and I sincerely hope more players will give it a shot. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 26]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Streets of Rage 2 is already considered to be one of the best games of all time, and this may very well be its new definitive version. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.26]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you don't download this game, I'll send a clone of you to smack you. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.30]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It can be easy to lose track of smaller releases like Tiny Barbarian DX, but do yourself a favor and make sure that doesn't happen here. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 37E]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of RPGs from the 16-bit era, or if you're looking for something that doesn't require a huge time investment, LIVE A LIVE is one RPG you won't want to miss, and not just because it was a stepping stone to some of the classics of that era. It's a unique storytelling experience! [Issue #61 – September/October 2022, p. 73]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    I fretted about the severe lack of resolution in this intentionally overpixelated world, but that ended up not being much of a problem -- items and characters are difficult to discern when they're built with fewer pixels than Mario got back in 1985, but the vibe works overall. If my 41- year-old eyes can parse these pixels, surely yours could too. [Issue #65 – May/June 2023, p. 22]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If regular kart racing has begun to feel too routine, then you should definitely give this one a go! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 72]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    On the whole, Rainbow Curse is an inventive, charming game that does a wonderful job of living up to the legacy of Canvas Curse. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.73]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    All of my kids have enjoyed being backseat drivers, telling me where to go next and which Bugsnax to try to attack. The biggest chuckles have come from the scenes where NPCs get their bodies changed by eating the captured Bugsnax: I just let the children take the reins there and decide whether, for example, Wambus Troubleham should get a watermelon for a nose. [Issue #61 – September/October 2022, p. 76]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is leagues above the effort produced for the Secret of Mana remake. [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 72]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's time to get creative, because the best version of Disney Infinity has truly arrived. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.70]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If an official Zelda sequel were commissioned for players under the age of 7, it would certainly end up a lot like this. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 20M]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This, then, is Ooblets: a tremendously well-made game that mashes together disparate wholesome game genres to create something unique and clever, with a tremendously memorable art style and sense of humor. [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 22]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The Etrian Odyssey series just keeps getting better and better with each new chapter. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.76]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even if you're not aiming to lead the League, I still consider this a must-own for Switch owners. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 24M]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The value and quality for the price is tremendous, and if you've got an itch for some old-school platforming action with a unique aesthetic that's old-school in a whole other way, then we really cannot recommend this latest Clive adventure enough. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.27]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    In the grand scheme of things, Worms W.M.D feels like a return to form for the franchise. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 21]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's the best title in the franchise by far. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 24]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The plot and scenario kept me engaged even in its tedium, and while the game is different from the stellar original, it is brilliant in its own right. [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 69]
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