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
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Oddworld may have the bones of a game that's nearly two decades old, but it's still as wonderful today as it ever was back in the '90s. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.19]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Shutshimi manages to make a delicious dish out of what could have been a forgettable fish tale. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.21]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Boss Pack is a fun, little ride. It's a fine finale for what has been an impressive DLC array overall. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.25]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even with its narrative failings, I consider my time with nirvanA Initiative well spent. Whether or not it surpasses the original is entirely down to personal preference, but either way it's a must-play for both veteran and budding visual novel aficionados. [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 72]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're in the mood for a challenging thinking man's game with a touch of action, pick up Nova-111. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.17]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ittle Dew 2 continues its series' heart-on-its-sleeve love for classic Zelda. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 76]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Monkey Barrels is the definition of a solid-but-safe top-down shooter. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 19]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Amid a glut of other Batman stories, this has become one of my all-time favorites. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 72]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cruis'n Blast is a wild time from top to bottom, and what it might lack in quantity, it makes up for in quality and replayability. If you like arcade racing, don't let this pass you by. It truly is a blast! [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 73]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Despite some rough patches, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a worthy addition to any Switch owner's library, especially if you have a predilection for RPGs and enjoyed either of the previous entries in the series. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 75]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Blek isn't for everyone, and I'm sure it will divide some Wii U owners. But if you approach the game with the right attitude – and accept the game's minimalistic approach to game design – then you might find it to be one of the best puzzle games available in the Wii U eShop. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.28]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Year Walk delivers an eerie and memorable experience based on Swedish folklore. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.21]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sometimes the framework of the game holds it back, but Eagle Island is an adorable little action platformer that pretty much everyone can enjoy. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 22]
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    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Activision keeps coming up with new ideas to keep Skylanders fresh, and SuperChargers is no different. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.62]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A lot of people are going to get this game just for the included Bowser amiibo figure, but there's still a solid racer underneath! [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.63]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you love playing and replaying 2D beat-'em-ups for high scores, you'll get your 15 bucks' worth here and more. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 25]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The experience is definitely different than most and is worth exploration. [Issue #45 – March/April 2020, p. 25]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A great combination of open-world exploration, silly graphics and sillier humor. [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 24]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    I enjoyed my time with The Legend of Legacy, but the somewhat archaic take on adventuring found here may turn some off to digging deeper into it. [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.69]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you've missed out on the initial Luigi's Mansion over the years or have been wanting to replay it, the 3DS version is well worth checking out. [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 78]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    My advice? Buy Rodea the Sky Soldier for Wii U, toss the Wii U disc into a nearby sewage canal, pop the Wii disc into your machine and let 'er spin! [Issue #18 – November/December 2015, p.73]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Subnautica: Below Zero is a great example of a game that succeeds by simply offering its players a choice of how they'd like to play. Had I been forced into Survival mode, I would not have liked it nearly as much. But as it is, it's great! [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 17]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of visual novels, adventure games and/or mysteries, I think you'll enjoy what Famicom Detective Club has to offer. Just be prepared for the gameplay to test your patience! [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 19]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of visual novels, adventure games and/or mysteries, I think you'll enjoy what Famicom Detective Club has to offer. Just be prepared for the gameplay to test your patience! [Issue #53 – July/August 2021, p. 19]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The gameplay loop works well as something to play for just a few minutes each day. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 18]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 87 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is the long sought-after bridge that links fans of the anime with hardcore virtual pugilists, and it deserves to serve as the template for all future Dragon Ball fighting games. [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 88]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A gameplay hook that's nothing short of genius. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With personality and polish to spare, Kunai hits its mark. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 19]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    DOOM 64 is a time capsule, but one worth digging back up. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 20]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    By the end you'll probably be left wanting more. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 18]
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