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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Yes, it's unoriginal, but Bloo Kid always has a smile on his face while jumping on those generic enemies and at least the inspiration is coming from the right places. Give him a chance, he's trying his best.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 10, 2015
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We've seen a lot of budget-priced titles on the Nintendo eShop over the course of its near four-year history, but few games have proven their worth even at the lowest prices. Runny Egg can be added to the list of exceptions, providing a cheery and addictive little diversion with surprisingly open level design and a good sense of humour.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 8, 2015
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The Super Mario mode isn't as enjoyable as the main game; it's a nice change of scenery if you become bored with overgrown lizards parading in front of you, but it's best to stick with Puzzle & Dragons Z for the most part.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 7, 2015
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Overall, Best Friends - My Horse 3D is a good example of how not to make a horse racing sim.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 6, 2015
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Whether you're a longtime MegaTen fan or just enjoy deep, strategic RPGs, you'll have a great time with Record Breaker, so summon up your courage and sign in to Nicaea; you won't regret it.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 4, 2015
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Unfortunately, Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden- is what could only be described as a painfully average game. Aside from the mess that is the story, it doesn't do anything wrong necessarily, but it doesn't do anything exceptionally well either.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 30, 2015
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This is the exact type of game that has the opportunity to build off of its predecessor, but instead sticks to the basics and ends up suffering for it.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 29, 2015
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- Posted Apr 27, 2015
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There will be a niche market that TABLETOP GALLERY appeals to, and the titles do offer moments of distraction to those with an interest in such games - but there is very limited enjoyment to be found here for the average gamer; most will happily bypass this one altogether.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 27, 2015
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Worth a look for die-hard mini-game score addicts, providing you're willing to repeat, repeat, repeat. For most though there won't be enough gameplay here to satisfy.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 27, 2015
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Pokémon Rumble World takes the basic beatdown gameplay the spin-off series is known for and combines it with fun connectivity features that give it a uniquely social feel.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 26, 2015
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Players are better off using that two bucks to buy some actual gum. Watching candy spin down the machine dispenser chute is about as fun as Bubble Gum Popper.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 24, 2015
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As its own experience, Cube Creator 3D stands up well as an entertaining experience.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 24, 2015
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Overall, DOOORS is an enjoyable, mind-bending puzzle game that encourages gamers to use unconventional thinking to problem solve their way through its numerous challenges. While the difficulty of these challenges can unpredictably spike at times, the whole experience is rewarding and inventive enough to be worth the time and effort.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2015
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All in all, Madskull Creations has taken the traditional arcade formula and applied modern day controls to create a classic yet refreshing little Wii U title. For the little money being asked, it's well worth checking out.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2015
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There are so many other puzzle games on the 3DS that are far more enjoyable and engaging, so we suggest you look elsewhere unless you really, really like word searches.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2015
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If you or someone you know likes word searches and can withstand the no-frills presentation, you may well garner some sort of entertainment from this eShop entry. But it's hard to recommend a game that does so little to differentiate itself from its pen and paper roots.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 18, 2015
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It's difficult to recommend a game such as A-Train: City Simulator simply because of it's nigh impenetrable barrier to entry. Fans of simulator games such as these will find a rewarding and incredibly in-depth simulation of running a big business, but most will miss this and be lost to its confusing and unforgiving gameplay.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 18, 2015
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Newcomers should hold off on this one given the lack of any kind of tutorial, as should the left-handed, but if you're after a simple way to carry an instant jam session around with you, then it's a rock-solid option.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 16, 2015
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Tilelicious is a puzzle game with solid, market-tested core gameplay, but it's marred by archaic design choices that hold it back from being a stronger offering.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 16, 2015
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- Posted Apr 16, 2015
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- Posted Apr 15, 2015
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We really wanted to like psyscrolr; it's a beautiful game with a lot of love put into its presentation and design. Unfortunately, it's impossible to recommend in its current state.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 15, 2015
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Fun while it lasts, Pazuru is a solid little addition to the 3DS puzzler library and is definitely worth a look.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 15, 2015
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Excave II is a safe sequel with shares a lot in common with its predecessor, but with some very nice refinements made to the formula. Inventory management is much easier, using healing items while fighting is no longer a dangerous affair, and the variety in environments and weapon types has expanded even further.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 13, 2015
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So to summarise: Jet Dog has hardly any gameplay, relies on a good chunk of luck in combination with an awful lot of grinding.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 10, 2015
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Fans of either series - or anyone up for a challenging dungeon-crawl in a idyllic setting - will have a great time combing through these charming catacombs.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 6, 2015
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Affordable Space Adventures is a unique game that can only conceivably work this well on the Wii U, though the 3DS could be a decent alternative in future.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 6, 2015
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It suffers from some rehashing, and not everyone will find the humour up their alley, but fans of AVGN who also don't mind a good platforming struggle shouldn't hesitate to pick this one up.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 6, 2015
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Overall, Fossil Fighters: Frontier is too innocuous and likeable to stay mad at for long.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 5, 2015
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