Nintendo Life's Scores

  • Games
For 5,854 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 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Lowest review score: 10 153 Hand Video Poker
Score distribution:
5862 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    It's a game of Blackjack, no more or less.
    • 35 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    With sluggish gameplay, off-putting presentation and bafflingly poor design decisions at every turn, Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei is an entirely underwhelming revival of a once-beloved series, and a subpar SRPG besides.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Obviously the average individual wouldn't get much mileage out of this, but parents might want to look elsewhere to get educational games for their kids. Granted, there are not many other options on the eShop, but this really isn't a good enough product to be worth a recommendation, it's just a bit too simple for its own good.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of limitless playability and are willing to embrace what this game has to offer, you're sure to enjoy it. If you bring a friend along with you on your adventure - even more so. There's plenty of replay value in this title, and due to its pick up and play nature, that makes it an approachable game to come back to time and time again.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    INVANOID has a decent kernel of a concept in its arcade hybridization, but is completely lacking in the sense of immersion either original provided or the imagination to combine these styles into something that feels worth playing. There are better items out there to take up your space.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Rubik's Cube does exactly what it says and does it relatively well, though lacks creativity in taking the core concept further. For the price it can be a good addition for those who love puzzles and prefer them virtually. Unfortunately for those who don't, there isn't much else to it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a compelling sandbox-style game with tons to do and optional online co-op, look no further - you've found it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While we'd argue that previous fans will get the most out of this sequel in the long run, it's a perfectly manageable entry point for newcomers if the tight mechanics and bite-sized chunks of puzzling goodness are starting to sound pretty good this time around.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    While Twin Robots is far from being the greatest platform game on the Wii U eShop, it's definitely a concise single and co-op budget download that is worth checking out if you happen to be a fan of the genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    We'd highly recommend that you pass this one over; instead, go out and buy yourself a nice stick of gum. It costs the same, and you'll get way more enjoyment out of it.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    another must-have for fans of the franchise, blending the old with the new for an excellent overall package. Hunter Styles add a little extra intensity and tempo to combat while this game also tries to welcome newcomers with optional tutorials, with Prowler mode undoubtedly designed to be quirky and alluring to players of all kinds. It does some things better than its immediate predecessor - Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - but also a couple of things a little less impressively.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    There are far better role-playing experiences on the 3DS, but for turn-based world-saving on the cheap, Infinite Dunamis is a fine option.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    All in all, Emojikara: A Clever Emoji Match Game is anything but clever. Featuring shallow, luck based gameplay, shoddy presentation and poor English, one really must wonder if this went through any sort of quality assurance before being dragged out the door.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a board game mixing the strategy and fighting genre, look elsewhere. In fact, just go and play Fire Emblem or Smash Bros. Actually, just play anything else.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's not a particularly deep or visually stunning game, but it does well with what it offers. Unfortunately, what's offered here amounts to little more than day-old hotdogs spinning on a roller grill.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    With top-class character customization, a delightfully different combat system and a slick nature-futuristic style, 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is a fantastic addition to the 3DS' JRPG library.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    For a Mike the Knight fan this could provide some entertainment; that said prospective purchasers should note the short length of the game, the rather paltry nine mini-games and the simplicity of the overall package when considering a purchase.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 is an enjoyable game at its budget price, with a pleasing mix of adventure, humour and some head scratching puzzles. There are some negative points which stop the game from being a fully fledged win, but it is still an enjoyable and nostalgic experience for any gamer with a love of point-and-click styled experiences.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    SPLASHY DUCK has a fun look and competent functionality, making it a solid entry for its type of game, but will likely prove much too simple for many to get hooked for long. It's easy to see younger players being charmed by it, however, and it could be a good way for them to develop coordination skills.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    All in all, Pharaoh's Riches is a shoddy shot at providing gamers with an interesting or meaningful gambling experience.
    • 48 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    We're not sure where things went wrong, but Mighty No. 9's finished product is just a "mega" disappointment.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even if the idea of pop-star superheroes is an immediate turn off, a slew of rewarding mechanics might just be enough to pull you back in. Whether you ignore the silliness or embrace it, we'd dare say that any title featuring a rocket-powered cyborg pegasus is worth investigating.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're a fan of twin-stick shooters you should absolutely give Dual Core a look.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Ash
    ASH is an RPG that gives a minimal experience into the genre.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    All in all, even though it's an 8-year-old game, PixelJunk Monsters is a welcome addition to the Wii U.
    • 54 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It doesn't do much to stand out in the 3DS' library of JRPGs — already flooded with some of the finest examples of the genre in recent history — but if you've played the best and are still left with the need to save the world in a turn-based fashion, this is a thoroughly decent choice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Epic Word Search collection is very much for a niche market. If you love a good word search and have a 3DS, there is every chance you will enjoy this game. There is a decent amount of gameplay to be had, and at its price it's your call as to whether it's worth the price or worth buying a few word search collection books instead. For those who don't enjoy word searches, it goes without saying that this isn't a download for you.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge holds up well on 3DS, with the franchise at home on portable hardware. In a pinch we probably prefer playing on the hefty GamePad screen, but ultimately both versions of the game provide some solid amiibo fun at no extra cost. It's worth a spin on either system.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The concept of B3: Game Expo for Bees is imaginative, but it leaves a sting of disappointment. What's there can be amusing while it lasts, but the sum total doesn't really feel like a full game.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    WordsUp! Academy will please those who are savvy and quick with words; for others, however, it can be frustrating. It's recommended for those who want to build up their skills in this area, though a few glances at a dictionary will certainly be needed when this one shows off its vocabulary.

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