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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If Konami won't give us our Castlevania fix, at least we know its legacy is in bloody good hands! [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 18]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I'm seriously impressed, and so much so that I'm excited for the possibilities of other old Wii titles making encore appearances on Switch thanks to this single, indie-crafted proof of concept! [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 23]
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    • 89 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    TowerFall is not to be overlooked. It offers up some of the best competitive and co-op action the Switch has ever seen, even next to Smash! [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 25]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Blaster Master Zero is the definitive version of a flawed classic, vaporizing all the sludge that slowed its predecessor down. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 24]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even all these years later, this is a true arcade masterpiece that absolutely holds up. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 26]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The final chapter of the Isaac series has arrived, and what a wacky, bare-buns ride it's been. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 69]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Diablo III veterans looking to return to the fray will want to give the Switch iteration a try, and for newcomers, this is the ideal entry point. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 72]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The whole Streets of Rage 4 experience now finally does feel complete. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 28]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    In all, it's incredible, and a great purchase for fans of past installments. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 67]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you've never played any of the Ace Attorney titles before, this is an excellent place to start – but it's also a good example of how far we've come since the franchise first was released in the West over 15 years ago! With all the smooth 3D visuals, the excellent music, the extensively researched setting and the great cast of characters, it's leaps and bounds ahead of the original Ace Attorney trilogy, and the story shines just as brightly as the original. If not brighter! [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 69]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Monster Hunter Stories 2's story and gameplay work in tandem to make this entry a standout in the franchise and in the creature collection genre as a whole. The gameplay is addictive, and the story and characters kept me invested in the finer details of the world. Plus, there is plenty to do after you've completed the story. If you're intrigued about this series or a fan who's wondering if it's worth your while, I say give this one a shot. And ride on! [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 71]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    BOXBOXBOY! is pure puzzling fun. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.20]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This package is a magical, perfectly emulated collection that is perfect for Switch. [Issue #34 – July/August 2018, p. 66]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Skyward Sword still suffers from a few low-point problems, but on the whole, and especially now with all this HD edition's improvements, it's a wonderful adventure that I would wholeheartedly recommend to all Legend of Zelda fans. Newcomers might want to start simpler with a game like Link's Awakening before leaping into this one, but once you've got a bit of gaming experience under your belt, you're ready to soar these skies. And veterans? It seems like 10 years is right around the right amount of time for memories of a first playthrough to fade, so if you only played this quest once before on Wii, definitely give it a second look now. It'll feel like a brand-new Zelda! [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 75]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Still a masterpiece! [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 71]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Nothing should stop any gamer (over the age of 17) from experiencing the excellence of the entire Zero Escape series. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.72]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It is pure joy. Truly – I'm hard- pressed to recall any other games I've ever played that are so full of delight and whimsy! If you ever tried to use your imagination to bring the illustrations of any children's book to life when you were younger, that's what this is. They did it. It's static, still, two-dimensional crowd scenes so brilliantly awakened with activity that it's honestly amazing. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 27]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Curse of the Moon 2 is a textbook sequel that provides more of what fans loved from before. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 18]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 87 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best baseball game on Switch and one of the best sports games period. Super Mega Baseball 3 is truly a blast. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 82 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Honestly, CrossCode was not at the top of my most wanted list leading up to its launch in the eShop . . . but it probably should have been! [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 23]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ys IX is a great game and a worthy follow-up to VIII. I'd recommend playing VIII first, but if you like that one, play this! [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 74]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you've been searching for years for both an F-Zero and Wipeout homage, look no further than FAST Racing NEO. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.27]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A puzzle title that thinks like a fighter, bringing nail-biting, cutthroat battle strategies to the usually peaceful genre. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 71]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 86 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Picross 3D: Round 2 is a game of chillin' and chiselin'. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.23S]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Once again, Sakurai and his team have outdone themselves. Minecraft fans, this is a must-buy! [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 18]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A Short Hike is a heartwarming journey that doesn't last long, but will stick with you long after it's done. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 23]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Whether it's your first Elder Scrolls experience or your fifth, Skyrim is still a worthy journey. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 25E]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Super Meat Boy is a nearly flawless example of 2D platforming design, able to stand toe-to-toe with Mario's finest. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.20]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    f you play at your own pace, make liberal use of the fast-forward button and remember that it's just a game, it can offer you tens, maybe even hundreds of hours of fun! [Issue #47 – July/August 2020, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The best rhythm game collection going today. [Issue #22 – July/August 2016, p.22]
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