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 SteamWorld Heist
Lowest review score: 20 Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 11 out of 844
844 game reviews
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If Sega isn't going to deliver the classic Sonic follow-up that old-school fans have been clamoring for, then at least Galaxy Trail is ready to step in. [Issue #18 – November/December 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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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What a journey! After eight years of waiting, the fifth installment of MegaTen is finally here, and it manages to deliver a satisfying experience. It may not have the deepest plot or most interesting cast of human characters, but it's fun, and I appreciate that it challenged me to think more about myself, my beliefs and how I view the world around me. And how many games can do that? [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 76]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A faster-paced, more densely packed, more melancholy and visceral experience than previous entries in the Shovel Knight series. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 20]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The sense of empowerment, on top of the colorful cast and environments, is enough to inspire players to see the journey to its conclusion. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 21]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Whether you like golf or not, What the Golf? is a hole-in-one. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 27]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you ever thought about playing either Bayonetta or Bayonetta 2, now is the time. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 67]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's sad to see the Switch get the worst version of a wonderful game. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 63]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    These four games are more than worth $20 alone. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 64]
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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]
    • 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]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The 3DS version of Bowser's Inside Story might not be fully necessary – the original is still 100% playable – but it's the definitive version of the game. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 68]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Wargroove is a safe bet even in the face of other more prominent franchises. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 28]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a must-play. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It had to happen eventually! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 24SW]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a solid JRPG experience on the Switch, Cold Steel III will give you that and more if you take the time to dive deep into its story and combat. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 75]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you love NES games and can handle a LOT of gore (seriously, it's rated M for a reason), Infernax is an unforgettable nostalgic experience. [Issue #59 – May/June 2022, p. 20]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    I still have not seen nearly all there is to see in Xenoblade Chronicles X even after two months of playing it. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.73]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you don't have Pokémon Sun or Moon, this is the version to get. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 33E]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    If you're itching for a new take on the maze-action genre, Kokopolo is just the scratching, dashing cat to call! [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 21]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Even if shoot-'em-ups aren't normally your thing, Fantasy Zone is definitely worth forking over the cash to check out. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 22]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    You've never played a puzzler like this before. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 27]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    This colorful escape couldn't have come at a better time. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 23SW]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you haven't heard anything about Spiritfarer and you enjoy amazing narratives filled with varying emotions coupled with light platforming and farming/crafting simulation, then drop everything and go buy this game! [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 20]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An effortlessly fun game to play and come back to. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 21]
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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
    While Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse gave me déjà vu more than once, it has an intriguing story with plenty of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. [Issue #24 – November/December 2016, p.18M]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    You could say that We Love Katamari did for its predecessor what Tears of the Kingdom did with Breath of the Wild: It expanded on everything that made its prequel unique, while cementing its signature series' style for the foreseeable future. [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 75]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    A great port of a classic game, and a perfect fit for Switch. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 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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