Nintendo Life's Scores

  • Games
For 5,863 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 37% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 8 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 67
Highest review score: 100 Animal Well
Lowest review score: 10 Hockey Allstar Shootout
Score distribution:
5871 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Family Tennis is a big step forward for the Family line of games. For the first time, Aksys seems to have focused on creating a challenge for experienced game players.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It may be a worthwhile purchase for those who skipped First Semester, but bear in mind that this release assumes you already know how to use the tools and interface, so...good luck with that.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam starts out slowly but soon evolves into a decently enjoyable test of co-ordination, as long as you don’t mind a difficulty spike in your lunch.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Yes, you can find a whole bunch of similar games online for free, but "Aha! I Got It!" Escape Game is fun, simple to play and offers three rooms instead of one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Crash-Course Domo is a decent game in and of itself, but its overly-simplistic play control and lack of long-term replayability ultimately makes it fun for a short time but something you're not likely to come back to down the line.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Hard-Hat Domo is for enthusiasts only. Enthusiasts of what? We'd rather not know.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Barring a slight lack of replay value, there's not much this inexpensive little DSiWare title does wrong.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, Rock-n-Roll Domo is quite good fun, and it's nice to be able to choose among control styles, even if each of them does have its flaws. On its own this game isn't much to recommend, but as a silly and somewhat-replayable time-waster, this is one of Domo's better options.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you like the idea of steering a furry rectangle between rocks and over waterfalls, then this is certainly the game for you. If you're looking for something with more originality or staying-power though, it just might be worth looking elsewhere.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you don't mind slower games, it could be decent fun, but with only two modes and shallow gameplay it will get repetitive very quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Ghost Party Mansion's sloppy play control and recycled mini-game ideas end up making the title feel more tedious than fun and ultimately overshadow the game's well-executed haunted house theme.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff might not be one of the more well-known card games out there, but its simple rules and strategic gameplay should make it very appealing to card game fans looking for something a little different.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    How does this ported iPhone app fare as DSiWare? Surprisingly well.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you find the prospect of dragons fighting each other intriguing and you have money to blow, then it might be worth looking into this title, even though it's a bit of a steep gamble at 800 DSi Points.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    For what it is, this isn't a bad application, even at 500 points - that's a week's allowance right there. Sparkle Snapshots is chock-full of options for both taking and embellishing your photos, and you (or maybe your little sisters, nieces, and perhaps daughters) will spend hours dolling up the family dog like a queen or pasting jewels and tiaras on yourself and your friends.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Solid play control, a wide variety of shooting gallery themes, and a competitive two-player game mode make this WiiWare title a lot of fun, especially considering the very reasonable 700 Wii Point price tag.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    But there is no escaping the conclusion that the main offering, Daifugo, is a game whose sole purpose is to facilitate social interaction. Playing it with a computer opponent or online makes little sense and fails to deliver the player any satisfaction for their time spent.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    For 500 DSi Points, there's no denying that those wanting a cheap, portable version of Bomberman's battle mode will love this.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Unfortunately, even though it features some interesting flourishes (the ability to mix and create new spells, unlockable achievements, very nice between-level art), the core gameplay comes across as tedious and sloppy.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Electroplankton Trapy tends to make the Electroplankton experience very simple for the user - maybe a bit too simple, you could argue.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Electroplankton Hanenbow is as unique an experience as many of the other Electroplankton releases, but unlike some of the others, the appeal begins to wear off a little too quickly.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Electroplankton Rec-Rec is yet another engaging take on the Electroplankton gameplay idea and given the freedom it presents the player, you'd be hard-pressed to find one as fulfilling as this one.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Electroplankton Nanocarp is certainly one of the more unique experiences of the series, and while it does offer a nice alternative to your normal gaming routines, it just feels a little empty when it's made available as a solo release. It's one thing to have all of these titles in a package deal, but even at 200 Nintendo Points, it just feels a little bare as a single release.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Beatnes might not be the best of the five Electroplankton titles but it's still got enough charm and personality to make it one fans of the series will want to try out. The intuitive play control - not to mention the classic NES chip tunes - give the game a lot of nostalgic charm and other than becoming repetitive a bit too quickly, the game is still a fairly enjoyable experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Uno
    UNO is certainly a classic card game and highly recommended, but this WiiWare version falls short of the mark by splitting its focus between unnecessary offline modes and an online mode that could have used some more polish.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Jambo! Safari could have been a pretty solid game if the animal-capture or animal-care sections were cut out and more time was spent polishing the remaining parts.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    If you're absolutely dying for a game of skee-ball, this may tide you over until you're able to get to an arcade and play the real thing.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's perfect for playing in short bursts, like while at the doctor's office, waiting for your flight at the airport or anytime you feel the need for a little bit of mental stimulation disguised as a robot game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Uno
    On the whole, UNO fares far better on DSi than the Wii - the interface works nicely, the online player is smooth and enjoyable and you have the added benefit of pick-up-and-play whenever you like.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Harvest Moon: My Little Shop is really good at what it does, and what it does is bring the tedium of working in the food service industry right into your home.

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