Nintendo Life's Scores

  • Games
For 5,853 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 45% higher than the average critic
  • 18% same as the average critic
  • 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: 100 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Lowest review score: 10 153 Hand Video Poker
Score distribution:
5861 game reviews
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, this is a decent offering with a few potentially irritating flaws and a simple concept that may not keep you interested for long.
    • 68 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    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.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    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.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Overall, Alien Puzzle Adventure is a good attempt at a different style of match three puzzler, and although it's too basic to be very engaging and doesn't stand out from the crowd particularly well, it's still fun in short bursts.
    • 43 Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    There's a moderately clever concept buried somewhere in here, but it isn't worth digging out.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    A nice variety of settings and several small touches make the game polished and fun to play, and although slightly bland graphics and repetitive music are a drawback, but the sound effects are spot on.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a cute and silly game full of light-hearted fun and exclamation points.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals might not be the straight remake many fans of the series were hoping for, but those who prematurely dismiss it will be missing out on a truly unique action-rpg adventure and a whole new take on the classic storyline.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Though flawed, Fitness Fun is still more rewarding than many other party games on offer.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    While some may find fault in the unoriginality of his adventure, the Ultimate Pacifier still takes a comfortable spot in the pantheon of superhero babies.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    It's a shame that the game doesn't offer much of a challenge, because it really is a joy to play while it lasts.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This new GoldenEye 007 certainly isn't perfect, but Eurocom hits enough high points to make a really enjoyable, modern Bond game while honouring the legacy of the N64 original.
    • 88 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    An impressive sequel that's well worth owning, but if you're new to the franchise and not sure which one to get first, DJ Hero 2's extra scratches, freestyle elements and online offerings make it the obvious choice.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    While Gene Labs is not a completely unplayable game, there is no real reason to want to play it.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    At 200 Points, Gene Labs is cheap, lengthy and an okay way to waste time, but that's about all it has going for it.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    When GoldenEye 007 works it feels like one of the best shooters on DS, but the combat blemishes are frequent enough to become quite maddening.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Story Mode is a bit on the short side and each round of Party Mode is similar at its core, so things will get a touch stale after extended play, but otherwise this is the perfect game for a get-together or a family night. Indeed, this is just the type of title for which the Wii was designed.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    Rytmik: Rock Edition is every bit as solid as its predecessor. The sound quality is higher than we'd expected, particularly with the new settings available, and just setting up clips is endlessly fascinating, playing about with melody and sound even if you don't really want to create a song.
    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Anyone who's a fan of the board game will find enjoyment in Monopoly Streets, and EA has done a good job bringing this version to the Wii.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The humour in the game is a bit embarrassing, but the real laughs will come from the people you're playing with while you enjoy spending time together anyway.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine isn't broken, unplayable or convoluted beyond reason - it just simply isn't even remotely fun to play.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    If you're a music game lover, this title is definitely a strong choice for you. The great variety of loops can lead to hours of fun for the musically inclined, and even draw in a casual musician to playing around for awhile.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It may not have the nostalgic name of the other new Bond game, but Blood Stone manages to outshine its sibling on DS through strong storytelling and stronger combat.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The nice variety of options sets this apart from the other available versions of blackjack on DSiWare. It's a decent iteration of the card game classic, and if you're a big fan, this release is probably right for you, though it's unfortunate that your stats are only tracked until you go bankrupt and they are completely reset.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 20 Critic Score
    Triple Running Sports seems to improve somewhat on the waggle-recognition issues that plagued Triple Jumping Sports, but that doesn't make the waggling any more fun.
    • 50 Metascore
    • 30 Critic Score
    Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on Wii is a very poor excuse for a racer that feels like a slap in the face compared to its PS3/Xbox 360 cousin.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Yes, it's cool that there are online leader boards and that you can race with your friends over Nintendo Wi-Fi, but that's about all there is to do here and it's too thin to make it very worthwhile. All of the elements that would make Derby Dogs worth revisiting are curiously missing, and the fun just doesn't last long enough.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    A focus on so-so side-challenges and low-quality visuals keep Need for Speed: Nitro-X from being as consistently good as it could have been, but it hits enough high points with its fast-paced and wonderfully over-the-top races to warrant a purchase.
    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    In spite of marked control improvements, Super Scribblenauts doesn't provide a much varied experience from its predecessor.

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