Nintendo Life's Scores
- Games
For 5,854 reviews, this publication has graded:
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45% higher than the average critic
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18% same as the average critic
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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: | Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story | |
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| Lowest review score: | 153 Hand Video Poker |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,259 out of 5854
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Mixed: 2,820 out of 5854
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Negative: 775 out of 5854
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Although it's bundled as the funky wonders of science, there's nothing quite wondrous about it and will leave you in a funk.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 14, 2015
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Don't waste your hard earned money on this budget title when there are better games out there. Brave Tank Hero for the Wii U makes the 3DS version look like a decent game. Unfortunately, it's a disappointing port of a mediocre game.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 11, 2015
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It's hugely clever, chaotic and funny, though there are downsides in the implementation of randomly generated stages and in some technical glitches and flaws. Despite some issues the premise, presentation, music and gameplay all work well together, making this a steal on the Wii U - just not the great heist it could have been.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 10, 2015
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An array of different weapons to play with, zombies to fight off and locations to survive in will satisfy both the casual gamer wanting some fun and the high-score hunters who won't stop until they have total domination.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 5, 2015
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It distills the most complex elements of sim-style racers down into a simple, enjoyable formula that works on every level.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 5, 2015
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As a complete package, Project Mirai DX puts on a virtuoso performance that easily stands alongside Curtain Call, HarmoKnight, and Rhythm Thief as one of the 3DS' greatest hits.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 4, 2015
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Forgettable music, poor animation and a lack of replay value combine to make this one of the worst games available on Wii U. Stay away. Far away.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 4, 2015
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If you can look past this cube's jagged edges, then its well worth a look for the sheer variety of gameplay alone.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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The user interface, the creativity of the tools that feed the player's imagination and the overall polish are a testament to the development team's efforts. Whether creating, exploring or just playing, Super Mario Maker provides an exceptional experience.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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All in all, Gunman Clive HD Collection is an absolute no-brainer. For $4, you are getting HD versions of not one, but two of the most impeccably-crafted action platformers of the last decade.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 2, 2015
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Devil's Third is tricky to recommend, ultimately. There's undoubted fun to be had online, but at the same time this is an action game that sells Wii U gamers short. It's packed with good intentions and ambition, but Valhalla Game Studios was unable to execute its vision well enough. The devil is in the detail, and that's the problem.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 31, 2015
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is one of the most addictive roguelikes we've ever played. It's the kind of game that might appear a bit rudimentary at first, but it becomes more and more compelling with each subsequent session.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 30, 2015
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A game that features tanks should be an entertaining experience, especially if the game was developed by a team who has delivered series like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear, but ultimately Brave Tank Hero is a blemish in Arc System Works' library.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 30, 2015
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SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson is a reasonably solid fighting game with some decent presentation and consistent performance in 2D, but is hampered by repetitive enemies and uninspired combat mechanics for the most part.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 28, 2015
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If you're absolutely starved for something to do on your Wii U, Pixel Slime U offers a few minutes of diversion, but it's unfortunately too bare bones to garner a full recommendation.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 27, 2015
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G.G Series VECTOR is unfortunately just another "me too" block puzzler that you'll likely grow bored with after a few extended plays. The basic gameplay is sabotaged by being a little bit too complex and the presentation is nothing more than passable.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 27, 2015
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Overall, G.G Series ENERGY CHAIN is a fun time-sink for those looking for a cheap puzzle game to play.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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Overall, there's very little fun to be had and Mortar Melon feels like an unrewarding, fruitless exercise.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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It's an excellent party game with a solid single player campaign and more unlockables than the colours of the rainbow; you won't regret paying the admission for this gem on the Wii U.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 26, 2015
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We'd recommend you pick this one up; while there's not anything here you haven't seen before, you'll still probably come away glad that you took the plunge.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 24, 2015
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The 3DS version may be a better fit for on-the-go players, but Dave feels more at home on the big screen where others can share in the insanity.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 24, 2015
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We'd recommend you pick this one up; while it does have its flaws, you'll likely get more than your money's worth and find yourself coming back to play one more round.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 23, 2015
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The experience lacks the qualities of the Nintendo original, and doesn't provide any noteworthy additions to the tried and tested formula.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 23, 2015
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This may be worth a punt for some, but do remember that it's not nearly as fun as it sounds.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 21, 2015
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Gunstar Heroes is a genuine genre tour-de-force that's simply not to be missed and is yet another triumph for Sega's 3D Classics range.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 21, 2015
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Despite some issues with pokey movement and the nasty effects of staring at green screens for hours, it's a solid puzzle game with a great visual theme.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 20, 2015
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Solid mechanics and puzzles that are tweaked to a level of difficulty that is just right — along with an excellent accompanying soundtrack — fill this monotone world with colour.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 19, 2015
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If you enjoy twitch reflex games, then WUK 2 is for you. While the game lacks depth, what's there is done well.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 19, 2015
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The storyline is immersive and genuinely well-delivered and will give gamers of all ages plenty to enjoy. The omission of online multiplayer is a huge downer though, and it stops this game from being something truly exceptional. There's a lot to love, but it'll be a largely solo eXperience.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 19, 2015
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Looking past the unbalanced difficulty for the player controlling Charla, poor graphics and extremely limited amount of content, there are some fun ideas that work well as a party game. Unfortunately that won't be enough for most and the launch price seems way too steep for a game that doesn't have any real replay value.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Aug 17, 2015
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