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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If you’re beginning to get burnt out on Animal Crossing and you’re seeking something similar that also manages to feel fresh, Magical World is the perfect way to start a new life once again.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 8, 2014
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Big aviation fans, and/or those who want a demanding challenge and have the patience to endure starting from square one, may find blue skies here and should definitely try the demo.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 7, 2014
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At the very least, Rusty's Real Deal Baseball is worth downloading. You can decide for yourself how much money you want to spend on it.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 5, 2014
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- Posted Apr 3, 2014
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To put it bluntly, I am in the Movie is almost entirely useless software.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 3, 2014
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Skater Cat's concept of speeding up by grabbing cats which you reward with treats is quite a nice idea, but unfortunately the overall package is fairly dull.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Apr 1, 2014
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Also, what is likely the strongest selling point of the game, the Sanrio license itself, doesn’t feel put to use as widely as it could have. Characters are fully mute and do almost nothing to convey their personalities. Fans wanting to know more about the characters will also find nothing here.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 31, 2014
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Aptly named and well worth the wait, Yumi's Odd Odyssey is an absolute joy.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 29, 2014
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Once again, Lola has showed up to offer a solid learning tool for children just getting familiarized with the alphabet. Sporting colourful and friendly visuals, great voice talent and accessible learning exercises, Lola's ABC Party is a pretty happening place to be for kids ages 3-7.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 29, 2014
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It’s a shame, because Pure Chess is otherwise a well-made title with a lot of visual sheen behind it, and one in which it is fun to learn or practice chess. If your interest only extends to the latter, then Pure Chess is potentially a worthwhile investment, although you may be able to achieve the same goals with cheaper alternatives elsewhere.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 27, 2014
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The fact that Cypronia took the opportunity to create a 100% AR-based game is laudable in itself, and it works well enough that those who are heavily into the technology or big into building and sharing levels might want to consider laying down $4.99 to fish in this pond. Unfortunately, a few of the choices made in the game modes take some of the fun out of the overall experience and leaves it rather flat in some areas.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 23, 2014
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With a straightforward and entertaining tutorial, a varied single-player quest and a wealth of on- and offline multiplayer modes, however, Cube Tactics is well worth its small asking price.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 20, 2014
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An utterly charming, enjoyable experience to satisfy fans of both franchises; it's a crossover that, when experienced, seems entirely natural.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 18, 2014
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If the phrase "soccer RPG" has you the least bit intrigued, lace up your cleats and grab your stylus — Inazuma Eleven's masterful mix of lighthearted storytelling and over-the-top soccer is fun, fresh, and surprisingly deep.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 14, 2014
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The biggest problem with Yoshi’s New Island is that it feels stripped of the style, substance, and ingenuity that once made the series such treasured property.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 13, 2014
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Like so many puzzle titles, repetition does become an issue over prolonged periods of time, but the portable nature of the host platform makes this ideal short-burst entertainment.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 12, 2014
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When it comes to traditional hidden object play, Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger does a good job of keeping things manageable and uncomplicated, offering wonderful scenes that might even make you feel a bit bad to see them so cluttered.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 10, 2014
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With lots of short stages, it’s a great pick-up-and-play title, making it a positive purchase for 3DS owners who take their system with them on the go.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2014
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If you’re looking for something new, this is the perfect time to pick up your hammer, start a fire, and get crafting.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2014
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Mysterious Cities of Gold: Secret Paths does nothing special, but it's — for the most part — a well constructed and enjoyable adventure.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 6, 2014
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A unique and genuinely fun puzzle game with some decidedly rough edges, BLOK DROP U is a brief but engaging experience that will appeal to indie-lovers and puzzle fans in spite of its flaws — and it's easier to forgive those flaws when it costs less than a latte.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 6, 2014
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While a few extra puzzle elements could have been employed, as well as a bit of customization with music and some multiplayer options, Tappingo’s price tag makes it easy to recommend to anyone who thinks they’d enjoy its brand of pixel puzzling.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 28, 2014
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Fans of the The LEGO Movie and previous LEGO games are sure to enjoy this one as well, but don't seek it out expecting anything that you haven't already seen.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 27, 2014
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The fact that Quell Reflect takes the “ice” mechanic and creates an experience of it that doesn't make you want to shatter your 3DS against the wall is a testament to the care creator Fallen Tree Games took in the level design and ambience.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 25, 2014
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Whether or not you're willing to pay for some extra features, Steel Diver: Sub Wars features a highly enjoyable online multiplayer mode; that's something, perhaps, that the 3DS has missed so far. Since it's free, you have no excuse not to check it out — perhaps you'll even like it so much that you'll spend some money.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 21, 2014
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AeternoBlade isn't a bad game, it's just bland and occasionally frustrating.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 20, 2014
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Spot the Differences is a disappointing game. With its lack of content and premium price point — $9.99 is completely unreasonable for a product with one mode that can be found for free elsewhere — we don't recommend Spot the Differences to anyone other than fans of good photography. Even then, there are cheaper alternatives.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 20, 2014
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Taken on its own merits, though, free from comparison to the earlier versions, it's hard to see Retro City Rampage DX as anything less than a deranged masterpiece.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 18, 2014
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My Farm can be credited with at least being a functional piece of software on the Wii U. Nevertheless, that by itself isn't enough to make this a game you'll actually want to play.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 18, 2014
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Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! for 3DS is less playable than its Wii U counterpart, and its cut corners show everywhere; it’s not the game that Adventure Time fans deserve or should expect from a developer like WayForward.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 18, 2014
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