Nintendo Force Magazine's Scores
- Games
For 844 reviews, this publication has graded:
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66% higher than the average critic
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7% same as the average critic
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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: | Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition | |
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| Lowest review score: | Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 640 out of 844
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Mixed: 193 out of 844
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Negative: 11 out of 844
844
game
reviews
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of those rare games. It's an Ocarina of Time-level game. It is a Super Mario Galaxy-level game. This is a game that we're going to be talking about for decades to come. [Issue #27 – May/June 2017, p. 74]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Apr 24, 2017 -
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Perhaps no past Mario game has ever elicited so many smiles as this, and even if every other winning aspect of its design were set aside, that reality alone would make it a masterpiece. [Issue #31 – January/February 2018, p. 39E]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Jan 7, 2018 -
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I think fans of gothic literature, visual novels and/ or engrossing stories will find something to love about this game. Just know that if you start it, you've got to reach the end to really appreciate what it has to offer. [Issue #55 – October 2021, p. 28]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Oct 7, 2021 -
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I wasn't sure how Nintendo would find a way to top their work in Breath of the Wild back when it came out, but I feel they have here – with years of more polish applied and refined exploration. [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 71]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Mar 18, 2024 -
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When it peaks, all of Tetris Effect: Connected's separate parts meld together and your mind melts away. It's the most feel-good, fully featured and fun version of Tetris to date. Get your brain on Tetris and feel the bliss! [Issue #57 – January/February 2022, p. 23]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Mar 7, 2022 -
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This game deserves to be the new high-water mark against which all other Nintendo re-releases will be compared for years to come. [Issue #64 – March/April 2023, p. 73]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Mar 30, 2023 -
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If you haven't played Undertale before, you will want to pick this Switch version up to experience what everyone's talking about for yourself. [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 17]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Oct 29, 2018 -
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This is the ultimate Smash Bros. How will they ever top it? [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 65]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Feb 26, 2019 -
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Future Redeemed provides an amazing balance of keeping what made XC3 so phenomenal and adding in just the right number of changes. Most of all, it serves as a beautiful love letter to fans who've been with the series for the long haul, as it features some callbacks to Xenogears and Xenosaga as well! [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 25]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Mar 18, 2024 -
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You might find a new speedrunning challenge, a new inspiration or a kindred spirit on your way to the top of Celeste, and I hope you'll join me there. [Issue #33 – May/June 2018, p. 22]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Apr 25, 2018 -
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If you ever thought about playing either Bayonetta or Bayonetta 2, now is the time. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 67]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Feb 26, 2018 -
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A worthy 25th anniversary release for an iconic series. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 75]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Jun 23, 2017 -
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As many people as possible should have the opportunity to experience Inside. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 21]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Sep 5, 2018 -
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A super awesome send-up of '80s video games and nerdery all in a fun 2D Grand Theft Auto- esque wrapper. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 23]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Oct 30, 2017 -
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This game has become my favorite Dragon Quest ever, one of my favorite JRPGs ever and certainly one of the best games you can buy and play on the Switch. [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 8SH]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Apr 29, 2020 -
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Posted Sep 5, 2018 -
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If you missed it the first time around, the Switch is a great place to play this truly fantastic game. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 20]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Feb 26, 2018 -
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I can't wait to see what the future will hold. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 68]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted May 1, 2020 -
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Even though I'd already replayed Ori for the fifth time last year, when I heard it was coming to Switch, I wanted to run through it all over again without question! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 21SW]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Apr 29, 2020 -
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There's never a low point. Only the desire for more. [Issue #35 – September/October 2018, p. 17]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Sep 5, 2018 -
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Posted May 27, 2015 -
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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]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted May 13, 2022 -
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This has been a delight in a dark time in humanity's history. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 74]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Oct 26, 2020 -
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Dark, surreal, poignant. Link's foray into the world of Termina – a strange fascimile of Hyrule destined to be crushed beneath a grimacing moon unless our hero can find a way to stop its descent – is certainly one of his most unusual adventures, but it's also one of his best. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.64]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Apr 20, 2015 -
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I'm in constant awe at the sheer number of choices available and I'm always searching for that perfect move – even if it doesn't truly exist. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 19]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Aug 22, 2019 -
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Boldly experimental, but still fiercely dedicated to the masterful execution of 2D action/exploration genre essentials. [Issue #23 – September/October 2016, p.28]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Sep 7, 2016 -
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Gunstar Heroes should be at the top of every gamer's bucket list. [Issue #17 – September/October 2015, p.26]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Sep 30, 2015 -
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I began XC3 knowing I'd enjoy it because of the fun I had with the previous games. What I didn't expect was for this to become one of my favorite JPRGs of all-time! With its engaging open world, engrossing combat system, loveable characters and gripping story, this game is a masterpiece of the genre! [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 67]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Nov 9, 2022 -
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This combo package is unskippable. All Switch owners: Own this! [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 69]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted May 17, 2021 -
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If you've never played an Atari game, there's no better place to start. No video game company could have possibly asked for a better celebration of their history. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a masterpiece, and everyone who has any interest in the history of the video game industry owes it to themselves to give it a go. [Issue #64 – March/April 2023, p. 67]- Nintendo Force Magazine
Posted Mar 30, 2023
