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
    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    Fire Emblem Warriors on the New Nintendo 3DS is almost as good as its big-screen sibling. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 65]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    My newest, pure, massive timesink on the Switch. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 65]
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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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    • 59 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's just you, a virtual catalog of different generically themed LEGOs, billions of bricks and your imagination to use as you wish, whether it be build or explore. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 63]
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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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    • 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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    • 87 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Run, don't walk. Visit the valley and lose yourself in nature like millions of other fans have! [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 26]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Golf Story made me think of games I used to love and knows how to sell a world to the player. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 25]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a slow enigma of a game, forma.8 is worth it [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 25]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    The game's simple charm matched with a deep level creation toolset makes Chicken Wiggle a pretty enjoyable package! [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 24]
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    • 91 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    I wish I liked Slime-san more than I did, but the platforming is hampered for me severely by the confounding views combined with my dislike of the floatier controls and frustrating dash ability. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 23]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    Maniac Mansion came first, and Monkey Island is more famous, but Thimbleweed Park is the finest, most thoughtful Ron Gilbert game yet. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 22]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    All in all, SteamWorld Dig 2 transcends and transforms the original game's blueprint. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 21]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    It feels a lot like they took one game out of Mario Party and attempted to make it a full eShop title. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 20]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Double Dragon IV is nostalgia for nostalgia's sake, and nobody should be happy about that. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 20]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    It's hilarious in its best moments, causing delightful fits of giggles, but it's not that long in the tooth and doesn't hold up as well to repeated play sessions. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 19]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    This is easily one of the best co-op titles on Switch and can't be recommended enough! [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 19]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Ever Oasis is an elegant masterpiece of an adventure that excels at combining so many concepts and ends up crafting a truly fabulous 3DS game. [Issue #29, p. 75]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    By and large, Hey! Pikmin is a wonderful twist on the franchise with a lot to enjoy. Stay open-minded, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. [Issue #29, p. 73]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While I liked it well enough, I think it's the bigger Cars enthusiasts that will get the most out of this one. [Issue #29, p. 71]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A pretty capable set of classics to help you wait for the arrival of a true Switch Virtual Console. [Issue #29, p. 71]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    If you're a complete newbie to RPG Maker, then I would not recommend this being your starting point. [Issue #29, p. 70]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    "You cast the characters" is a cool idea, but just not one that's suited to a 30+ hour RPG. [Issue #29, p. 69]
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    • 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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    • 85 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    A glorious fan-made resurrection of one of Capcom's neglected classics! [Issue #29, p. 22]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    I like it – but it's really still just a proof of concept. [Issue #29, p. 22]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's an imperfect debut, but in spurts and with friends, De Mambo is a fun and chaotic trip. [Issue #29, p. 21]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A raucous, weird path through the strange world of a strange hero and his relatives that Switch owners should give a look. [Issue #29, p. 21]
    • Nintendo Force Magazine
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Death Squared definitely knows how to multiply by the root of fun. [Issue #29, p. 20]
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