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
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    It's immensely satisfying! It's no wonder this series has reached its fourth installment. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 71]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a must-play. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sephiroth, for me, is another great addition to the Smash cast. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 34]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Sword & Shield have a lot to love for old and new fans, and they're pure quality from top to bottom. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 72]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Volgarr takes patience and passion to master, but those willing to put in the time will be rewarded with arcade action Valhalla, yelling "just one more game!" as they ride into video warrior's heaven. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 27]
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    • 90 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    I can't wait to see what the future will hold. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 68]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Splatoon 2 looks a bit like a paint-by-numbers sequel ... but there's more than meets the eye here. [Issue #29, p. 67]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you've got a young gamer in your life, show them the Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia trailer video, then sit back and watch their reaction. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 72]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    If you absolutely loved the original and are hungry for more, Pokkén DX won't disappoint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 68]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 64 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    NUTS is smart, intuitive and very fun. And while it's short, the experience of the game is worth it, especially if you're in a gaming rut – or just a nut! [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 18]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    After a comparatively slow couple of hours at the start, AI: The Somnium Files takes off and never slows down. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 74]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Even in a year rife with excellent remakes, this stands out as one of the year's best. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 69]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Gnosia is a great single-player experience for someone who loves social deduction games. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 19]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    It's so nice to get hyped for an upcoming game, look forward to it for over a year, finally play it and find that it lives up to your hopes! [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 72]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    An improvement over the original in every way. This is a can't-miss addition to any puzzle fan's library! [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 73]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This battle-hardened prequel is able to scratch an itch that its source material couldn't. [Issue #50 – January/February 2021, p. 75]
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    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a funny game that keeps you wondering what will happen next. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 75]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 75 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The lack of stuff like Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, the infamous Atari 2600 port and anything related to Ms. or Jr. Pac-Man is noticeable, but the amount of quality stuffed into this collection more than makes up for any absences. Everything plays really well, too. I'm no Pac Pro, but I didn't notice any sort of game-breaking lag in my time with it. Simply put, this is a fantastic collection that's well worth coming down with a case of Pac-Man fever for! [Issue #60 – July/August 2022, p. 74]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The perfect place for anyone to jump in if they're interested in this brand of marsupial madness. [Issue #52 – May/June 2021, p. 72]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Nintendo has done it again. [Issue #15: May/June 2015, p.22]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 82 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A strong contender for the best Metballpintroidvania of all time! [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 24]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 90 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Chicory is a must-play game – one of the best offerings from 2021 and an excellent antidote to more terrifying titles. Depending on your personal control preferences, the Switch might not be the ideal system to use to play it, but if you've ever wished for a roleplaying game coloring book, you'll quickly fall in love with Chicory. [Issue #58 – March/April 2022, p. 31]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    The best way to spend your 30-minute train commute to work. [Issue #15; May/June 2015, p.70]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Natsume deserves our thanks for bringing the Bokujo Monogatari series to the West, but now it's XSEED's turn to shine – and indeed they have. [Issue #15; May/June 2015, p.75]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This may be the most beautiful hand-drawn 2D game I've ever played, and I'd frequently stop while playing just to marvel at the mastery of how each scene was reworked. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 20]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    For what Graceful Explosion Machine aspires to be – that is, a stylish high score-focused shoot-'em-up – it excels in spades. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Think of Puzzle Quest: The Legend Returns as the definitive edition of a game that defined an era. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 20SW]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This, at last, is a game worthy of the "Mighty" moniker. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 24]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 80 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Level-5 just seems to pile on too many extras and makes things feel cluttered. [Issue #39 – May/June 2019, p. 71]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 81 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A great game, even if the difficulty feels a little lopsided. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 22SW]
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