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
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    • 40 Critic Score
    Much like its Wii U counterpart, LEGO Jurassic World for the 3DS has a lot of potential, especially when considering the source material, but fails to deliver on almost every front.
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    • 40 Critic Score
    With no difficulty curve and only a single map filled with dark space, unless you're dying to shoot at stationary asteroids, you'll quickly find little reason to continue playing Asteroid Quarry.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Neon Battle is one of those games that you'll play once or twice and then forget about; aside from the potential couch multiplayer, there's really no reason to keep coming back.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The execution is frustrating, the music is monotonous and the feel of the game doesn't find the sweet spot.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    The mechanics and the gameplay are solid but don't have enough longevity to make the game anything more than a passing amusement that'll only keep the average gamer entertained for a short period of time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    G.G Series VERTEX is a game that's just a bit too simple for its own good. While the gameplay is engaging and fun at first, its failure to expand in any meaningful way later on in the game makes this a one trick pony
    • 68 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're an RPG fan looking for a quietly charming tale to tuck into, you'll have a great time in Maiden Heaven.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    You're probably getting a feeling we weren't especially impressed with Baila Latino, and you'd be correct. The horribly thought out UI, hard to follow dance instructions and uninspired gameplay modes unfortunately ruin the cheery atmosphere delivered by the upbeat soundtrack and surprisingly nice graphical presentation.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    We'd very much suggest you consider picking this one up, it's worth a look for anybody interested in a budget price action platformer.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The park can be amusing, but it lacks its usual bite.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    The Stonecutter is a depressing experience. It's one of the most scant and lifeless products on the Wii U eShop to date, a flimsy reinterpretation of an age-old tale that shoehorns in laughably negligible "gameplay" elements to adhere to the standards of the visual novel genre.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    Quadcopter Pilot Challenge has a good set of ideas, but many of them are executed with realism that strips away the fun - rather like if Pilotwings opted for a simulation approach to make life too difficult.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    For the first couple of worlds it's a simple, addictive little platformer with tight level design. Unfortunately, the game loses its way by not introducing enough new ideas to keep things fresh, and by relying too heavily on trial-and-error in the back half of the quest.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, G.G Series THE HIDDEN NINJA KAGEMARU manages to set itself apart as one of the most unique G.G games to date.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    G.G Series ALL BREAKER is a good example of how to execute an original concept in an impactful way.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    If you played and enjoyed Glory of Generals and are looking for more, this is exactly that - for everyone else, we'd recommend conscientious objection, or defection to Advance Wars' colourful camp.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Patience is a virtue, and those who have it in spades will likely find the outstanding stage design worth enduring some of the other frustrations.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Samurai Warriors' return to Nintendo platforms is a welcome one, even if it is a little flawed in places. The combat is as solid as ever, and fans will appreciate the effort and attention that's been put into the personalised story mode.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 10 Critic Score
    It's hard to stress enough how very, very little it offers in the way of gameplay and content.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Overall, G.G Series GREAT WHIP ADVENTURE manages to provide a surprisingly solid action platformer that continues to deliver new thrills and challenges long after you'd expect it to have run out of ideas.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    If you'd like to see footage of the Japanese countryside, do yourself a favour and look it up on Google Street View or YouTube. It's free, the picture quality will likely be better, and it's roughly as interactive.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The solid graphics and tight gunplay save this from mediocrity and make it one that we'd suggest you look into picking up at some point.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    For what it is, G.G Series EXCITING RIVER is a compelling arcade title and one that we'd suggest to anybody looking for a brief and enjoyable racer on their portable.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Looking for a Mario Kart style game for your Nintendo 3DS? Just buy Mario Kart.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Overall, G.G Series BLACK X BLOCK is an excellent puzzle platformer that'll keep gamers entertained for a long time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    When it comes to a game like Solitaire, a developer needs to go out of its way to justify why a gamer wouldn't just boot up their PC's free software or download a free phone app. And while Solitaire Dungeon Escape attempts to add some flavour with the "save the princess" setting and features simple and functional gameplay, its technical shortcomings are baffling and do enough to sour the whole experience.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you fancy yourself a brutal challenge that hearkens back to gaming's days of yore, this is a one-way ticket to the 80's and 90's that won't cost you much more than a bad new wave CD.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    G.G Series ASSAULT BUSTER could be argued as being the finest entry in this arcade focused series yet.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If one can look past the paltry amount of content on offer, G.G Series COSMO RALLY is an enjoyable experience.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    If you're looking for a quick shot of good quality, classic 2D shooting action at a budget price, then this is a game for you.

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