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 own an iOS device, there's no point in downloading this version of the game - you'd be paying significantly more money for less content. All else considered, though, this is still DSiWare done right: fun, pick-up-and play-style gameplay with a variety of options and tons of replay value.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 14, 2011
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Earth Saver might not be as flashy as some of the other DSiWare puzzlers we've seen, but that doesn't stop it from delivering a fun and inventive challenge.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2011
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It is a shame that Rango on the Wii cuts corners and, worst of all, is over all too quickly.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2011
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The difficulty, in most cases, leans towards the easy side in order to keep things accessible for younger players. If you fall into one of the audience categories mentioned then this may be worth consideration. If you don't, the low difficulty, awful music and premium price tag are all factors to bear in mind.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2011
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The Sims 3 provides the first open-world experience in the series for a Nintendo handheld, and does quite a good job of it, with enough options, subtlety, neighbours and mini-objectives that there's always something interesting to do. However, the content is limited to a somewhat narrow framework, and overall it's not immersive enough to provide anything much more complex than the original PC game.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 9, 2011
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Black and White are certainly up there with the best of the series: unlike HeartGold and SoulSilver they don't have nostalgia as their main attraction, but they come closest to recreating the sense of discovery felt when embarking on that first journey with Pokémon.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 4, 2011
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Black and White are certainly up there with the best of the series: unlike HeartGold and SoulSilver they don't have nostalgia as their main attraction, but they come closest to recreating the sense of discovery felt when embarking on that first journey with Pokémon.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Mar 4, 2011
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Remote Racers is disappointing on so many different levels that it is difficult to find anything good to say about it.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 26, 2011
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BIT.TRIP FLUX is a great example of how old-school video gaming can be every bit as relevant today as it was 30 years ago and provides the perfect ending to one of the most unique and engaging video game series ever created.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 24, 2011
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How much you enjoy it is bound to be determined by how tolerant you are of stuttering framerates and awkward design choices, but with these kinks ironed out, Arctic Escape would have been a universal recommendation.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 24, 2011
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The developers certainly had their hearts in the right place when they put Draft Circuit together, but something went terribly wrong along the way.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 23, 2011
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It's still hardly a must-have, even for the extended audience it's clearly aiming for, so is only recommended to those who absolutely have to have a fire on their TV.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 21, 2011
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Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation might not be as flashy or intricate as Dragon Quest IX was, but that certainly doesn't keep the game from being every bit as charming and engaging.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 20, 2011
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- Posted Feb 17, 2011
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Treasure Hunter X is certainly not a horrible game by any stretch, but it's not exactly that good either. The game relies too heavily on gameplay touches that have already been done many times before, and in some cases far better.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 17, 2011
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Perfect for bored children in car journeys, but with a lifespan of just several hours, even the temptation of achieving all the high scores won't entice the more advanced players in the long run.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 15, 2011
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Over time, fans have slowly begun to run out of patience with Square-Enix and these series side-stories while they wait for a fully fledged sequel, and Re:coded does little to remedy that.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 14, 2011
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The worst failing of the game is its length and difficulty – these 12 levels will not last long. Again, young 'uns or fans will see through this, but for anyone else, it's not worth 1000 Points.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 9, 2011
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101 Dolphin Pets presents a relaxed, fun and extremely approachable casual pet simulator with simple, entertaining and progressively challenging mini-games that noticeably improve on its predecessor's oft-clunky, unimpressive selection.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 7, 2011
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Overall, while it does have its flaws and the gameplay itself isn't terribly exciting, City Interactive have done well to create an enjoyable adventure game with Crime Lab: Body Of Evidence.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 6, 2011
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While it doesn't really add a great deal to the overall story of the series and recycles a lot of content from the previous games, what you'll find is a very enjoyable experience, chocked full of content that will keep you glued to your DS for a long while.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Feb 6, 2011
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With a plethora of brilliantly-designed levels that never cease to surprise and excite, and a simple, two-button control system, this is a great game that caters to a wide variety of audiences.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 31, 2011
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Jam City Rollergirls is a pretty neat, if ultimately not too heavy video game introduction to roller derby, and if you have even a passing interest in the sport may serve you well. While it could ultimately benefit from more, more, more, the game still manages to punch out a good time.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 29, 2011
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While Mario Sports Mix may lack the depth of Mario Tennis and Golf, it's a great example of a more casual Mario title that multiple players can enjoy. Not all the disciplines on offer will be to everyone's taste, but there's enough good stuff here to last you a fair while and Square Enix have given it oodles of imagination.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 27, 2011
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The lack of achievements to strive for and levels to conquer and replay do limit this game's appeal for everyone apart from high-score chasers, but those who give it a chance are likely to enjoy whatever time they do choose to spend with it. That bargain pricetag doesn't hurt, either... we just wish it aimed a little higher.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 26, 2011
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It might not be the flashiest of the Texas Hold'em releases, but it's hands down the best executed one of the bunch.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 26, 2011
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Overall, this is a decent offering with a few potentially irritating flaws and a simple concept that may not keep you interested for long.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 26, 2011
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Glory Days – Tactical Defense is an elegant game, utilising a small arsenal of features that interlock in such ways that with each bit of progress that you make, you'll have to re-think your strategy and combine what you've got in new, subtle and more complex ways.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 25, 2011
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The Seller isn't broken, it's just an example of poor execution of an idea that, quite frankly, wasn't that great to begin with. Save your money, because you can't sell this one back.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 25, 2011
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With around fifteen hours of gameplay that keep you compelled to play until the end in combination with a storyline that continues to surprise, Ghost Trick may be crammed full of tricks but is most definitely an absolute treat.- Nintendo Life
- Posted Jan 24, 2011
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