Nintendo Life's Scores
- Games
For 5,879 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: | Horace | |
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| Lowest review score: | Lawnmower Game: Racing |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,271 out of 5879
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Mixed: 2,830 out of 5879
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Negative: 778 out of 5879
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Though it takes some getting used to, partly due to a baffling map system, the psychological horror of Lone Survivor can extend far beyond the confines of the television screen.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 29, 2014
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This is also one of the most fiendish titles on Wii U, constantly challenging your reactions and puzzle-solving abilities. If you're up for the challenge, then this is a must-buy on the eShop.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 29, 2014
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Despite its light and colourful exterior, The Legend of Dark Witch manages to be an entertaining platformer that can be difficult enough to hold the attention of even the more serious gamers out there.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 28, 2014
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Overall, Just Dance 2015 is much like its predecessors, but in the struggle to do something ‘new’ with the game, Ubisoft has added a lot of features that are not really worth your bother.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 28, 2014
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With a relatively small asking price and a unique premise, Cosmophony is a game that should at least be experienced by anyone who rates gameplay above all other aspects.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 28, 2014
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Learning how to make games is an incredibly fun experience, and one that we suggest any fan of the medium at least take a crack at, but even the $1.99 price tag of Arrow Time U is too high to justify paying for what feels like a failed homework assignment in game design.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 27, 2014
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This is a game that depends on one’s personal tastes, but it’s hard to deny there’s potential here; it would certainly be pleasing to see more ideas from Arachnid Games’s notebook in the future.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 26, 2014
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Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures 2 was released less than 12 months after the first in the series, and it absolutely shows. While there's still a solid platformer in here, it's a bare-bones attempt which underwhelms for the sole reason that it could have been so much more.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 26, 2014
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The improved upgrades, enhanced Toy Box experience and Marvel franchise make this year’s game an enticing proposition. Provided parents are willing to say “no” now and again to children’s pestering for more figures, it also offers good value on the Wii U.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 24, 2014
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If you're absolutely starved for something to play for an hour or two and have gone through all the other options, Turtle Tale might suffice; otherwise, there are better options out there.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 23, 2014
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Don't let the generic title fool you — Ninja Battle Heroes is a nice surprise on the already-robust 3DS eShop.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 22, 2014
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Those who enjoy utterly dominating a gaming experience and showing off their high scores will likely be content in the challenge alone — others, however, might find their time spent with the game shorter.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 22, 2014
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Whether or not you’re a platforming fan, and whether or not you’ve played any of the previous titles in this series, Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is an exceptionally well-crafted game that should not be ignored.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 22, 2014
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The use of a physical controller as opposed to an iOS touch-screen makes Paper Monsters Recut the definitive edition of the game; though Paper Monsters Recut does unfortunately falter a bit technically, this lovingly crafted platformer is a fine addition to the eShop.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 21, 2014
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If you enjoy equestrian events, wait for a better game to come along. This one will never clear the rail.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 20, 2014
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At any rate, the value of the game is certainly a high point — considering the amount of content it has packed under its tiny hood, its low price should be an immediate draw to fans of its fun brand of pick-up-and-play puzzle-platforming.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 20, 2014
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Even for fans of the equestrian world, Horse Vet 3D offers too little to justify a recommendation.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 16, 2014
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With other, much better hidden object games already available on the 3DS eShop, it’s safe to say that this one should be left buried.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 16, 2014
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- Posted Oct 13, 2014
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Bayonetta is is a must buy for any action gaming fans. It's fast, intense and ridiculous, all with an entertaining story and a protagonist that is forever subverting and playing with her audience. It's pure Platinum Games, too, which means it'll likely be adored by its converts and ignored by too many...Brilliant, brash and impossible to ignore.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 13, 2014
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The GamePad’s iffy microphone input slightly hinders the experience, but these are fairly minor niggles given the target audience and the fact that it’s not designed as a competitive game.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 11, 2014
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There's really not much to say about Red Riding Hood, other than that there are many better options for parents out there to keep their kids entertained. With a length shorter than a children's television show and production values that would be found in a free browser game, it's impossible to recommend Red Riding Hood.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 8, 2014
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Nintendo’s handheld is a lifesaver for anyone looking to kill time on public transport or in some bleak waiting room — in the right hands KORG DSN-12 has staggering potential as a time-sink.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 8, 2014
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Cooking Mama 5 isn’t the deepest or freshest experience around — it’s an iterative rather than innovative entry in a series whose core concept of stylus-based cooking gameplay remains the same as ever — but for the right audience it’s a whole lot of fun.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 6, 2014
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This instalment in the Art of Balance series is easily the best to date and – despite some minor shortcomings – should be on everybody’s Wii U.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Oct 3, 2014
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- Posted Sep 29, 2014
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Fans of classic-style dungeon crawls who appreciate some thought with their questing should add an -er to the end of this title.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 29, 2014
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For fans of the genre that are happy to master the controls and live with compromises this still represents an attractive option, nevertheless.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 29, 2014
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Remarkable production values combined with a staggering amount of content and fan service make Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS an entertaining, rewarding and downright addictive title that’s immensely hard to put down.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 26, 2014
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Don't be fooled — while Hideaways is functional, it's simply not fun to play.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Sep 24, 2014
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