Nintendo Life's Scores
- Games
For 5,880 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: | Shantae: Risky's Revenge | |
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| Lowest review score: | Hockey Allstar Shootout |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2,271 out of 5880
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Mixed: 2,831 out of 5880
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Negative: 778 out of 5880
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Beyond its educational value, though, Parking Star 3D is like real-life parking: stressful, tedious, and makes you regret not using public transport instead.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 13, 2014
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While it's probably not a top tier download title, Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails is still an entertaining and fun game, with big, challenging levels that all have plenty to do.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 13, 2014
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Beenox sure is trying to do well by the character, but it's becoming evident that the studio needs a rest from being the only one churning out Spider-Man titles on a sort-of-annual basis.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 12, 2014
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Gamers who already played Moon on the DS won't find anything different here, but for everyone else Moon Chronicles is easy to recommend.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 11, 2014
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It offers a lot of content and will be enjoyed by anyone who has a love for classic platform games, but there are rough edges which should have been dealt with before release.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 9, 2014
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Its unique blend of psychic gameplay and surreal visuals won't appeal to everyone, but if you want to spend a free afternoon with something completely different then it's well worth a look.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 9, 2014
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- Posted May 7, 2014
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With plenty of educational titles for the DS, 3DS, Wii and mobile platforms, gamers of all ages are advised not to waste their money on garbage like this.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 5, 2014
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Abyss is a small game with limited appeal: tight, difficult controls, a grainy aesthetic, and not much variety in gameplay outside “get to the end of the level.”- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 5, 2014
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All in all, Return to Ravenhearst will scare even the most enthusiastic hidden object fan away before the game is finished – and that's not because of the spooky story, either.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 2, 2014
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With more polish, Hometown Story could have been a worthy successor to Harvest Moon, but sadly the final product doesn't come close to matching the highs of that famous franchise.- Nintendo Life
- Posted May 1, 2014
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For children dead-set on becoming vets when they grow up, Me & My Furry Patients 3D is worth a try, but for kids who just want cute animal fun, you're better off sticking with Nintendogs.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 29, 2014
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Sound combines with art and writing for the creative triple treat. Piano is at the forefront of most of the game’s soundtrack, with an orchestral accompaniment providing a robust lift; perfect for this manner of presentation.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 28, 2014
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Kirby Triple Deluxe is a pleasant package that doesn’t push the envelope very far.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 28, 2014
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Mario Golf: World Tour delivers, most notably right out of the box, a lengthy and involving experience.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 28, 2014
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At 200 points, Sea Battle is a good deal for those desperate for something new to play on their aging DSi, but once you get past the nostalgia factor of its source material Battleship is a shallow, luck-based board game remembered best by children for its fun plastic game pieces and tactile feel, that Sea Battle's low-budget presentation doesn't come anywhere close to replacing.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 27, 2014
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Smash Cat Heroes is a hack-and-slash game distilled down to the bare essentials: flashy attacks, waves of enemies, a combo system, and plenty of kittens.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 25, 2014
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Everything works, but with lifeless aesthetics and barely any reward for playing, kids will find this dull and slow-paced while adults would only view it as lacking and simplistic.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 23, 2014
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Boxzle had the potential to be a fun little puzzler, but the lack of variety, poor presentation and frustrating gameplay make this a game to skip.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 22, 2014
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Atlantic Quest is a well-made game that has the unfortunate fate of existing in an all-too-often explored genre.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 21, 2014
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No beating around the mulberry bush with this one: My First Songs is nothing more than a glorified karaoke machine.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2014
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With a hands-down fantastic soundtrack, a boat-load of charm, and a genuinely insightful celebration of the game development process, there's the ghost of a very good game buried somewhere inside. But confusing design choices, recurring glitches, and boredom that sets in far too quickly make it tough to recommend.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2014
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On paper, Flowerworks is an intriguing 2D action-puzzler spin on the Pikmin aesthetic; the dialogue text even blooms onscreen letter by letter, the same way it does in Pikmin.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 20, 2014
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With fun characters, unique and engaging combat, a cute central conceit, and an irrepressibly cool soundtrack, Conception II is a bundle of JRPG joy.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 15, 2014
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There's no mystery about this one: it's just not worth playing.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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Those looking for straight-up, no-frills Texas Hold ‘Em can find it in Governor of Poker. Those looking for engaging goals and atmosphere, however, likely will not; the constant tug-of-war on the tables to build the funds to buy the next non-interactive building feels more like a chore than a real accomplishment.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate – Deluxe Edition is as problematic as its title is long- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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My Exotic Farm is a functional, cute farm management sim; at an affordable $4.99 price point it's also decent value. But beneath the kid-friendly exterior, it's nothing more than an empty test of your micromanagement and grinding skills.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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Pure Chess on the 3DS is a thoroughly competent piece of software, which in some respects stands out on the system's eShop.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 14, 2014
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For all its charm, there's no escaping the fact that Nintendo Pocket Football Club will be compared to rival titles in this genre, and in that regard it falls short.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 11, 2014
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