Nintendo Power's Scores

  • Games
For 2,179 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 57% higher than the average critic
  • 5% same as the average critic
  • 38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 6.1 points lower than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 69
Highest review score: 100 Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lowest review score: 20 Ant Nation
Score distribution:
2179 game reviews
    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The value in having two classic RPGs in one pak is astronomical. Combined, the games are worth 80 hours of play time. [Jan 2005, p.137]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    One of the most fully featured sports games on the Wii console. [Oct 2009, p.87]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    While I had a blast mending bones, removing tumors, and dealing with nefarious mystery ailments, it all felt very familiar; the game has hardly evolved beyond its predecessor. [Aug 2008, p.87]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    Rock solid. [Sept 2002, p.165]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    The first Sims title that gives you direct control over your character. [Feb 2004, p.151]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Production values have also improved, with graphics and sounds like those of WWE TV, though dialogue is not voiced. [Nov 2004, p.130]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 85 Critic Score
    Whether you're competing against CPU cars or your friends, though, GRID is one of the most challenging and entertaining racing games for DS yet. [July 2008, p.88]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Sure, you may grow a little tired of the backtracking after a few hours, but by focusing on upgrading Ellie and Chomp's powers, you'll still have a blast. [March 2011, p.90]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    Since some of the titles, such as the window-treatment simulation Venetian Blinds, have no rules or scoring systems, it would be difficult to qualify them as games. [Mar 2004, p.119]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 95 Critic Score
    A fully realized and well-tuned hybrid of pinball play and Metroid Prime atmosphere, and it sets the bar high for other pinball-action games to come. [Dec 2005, p.109]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Firmly planed in the blue bomber's action-packed side-scrolling past. [Apr 2003, p.80]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The missions are short. It's perfect if you have a few minutes to kill and want something fun and mindless. [Aug 2002, p.145]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    "Quotation Forthcoming"
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Hard-core RPG fans will enjoy the game's complexity. [Mar 2003, p.138]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    Though the game has only five main missions, it's high difficulty and 100 collectible cards guarantee a long playing time. [Feb 2005, p.116]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    What a difference a year makes. Last year's version of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw was light on everything but untapped potential; the 2009 edition, on the other hand, is packed with features and significantly enahnced gameplay. [Holiday 2008, p.87]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Nonetheless, Atlus has delivered a quality RPG once again. [Dec. 2006, p.109]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    In the past I've said that I've grown a tad weary of the LEGO formula. Harry Potter, on the other hand, proves to be a great match. [Aug 2010, p.91]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    An enjoyable adventure. [Nov 2009, p.90]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Midway has taken the most violent aspects of ice hockey and adrenalized them. The resulting mayhem is a blast. [Dec 2001, p.170]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 84 Critic Score
    It's easily the best-looking of all the HM games, but it's plagued with some unfortunate problems: somewhat spotty control, not enough characters and days that movie by just a little too quickly. [Apr 2004, p.84]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    Clever puzzles, a compelling story, great camera work and a wide variety of actions. [Feb 2004, p.151]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    As you explore the seven extensive worlds, you'll find hidden Chaos that you can maintain in the Chao Garden. [Aug 2004, p.122]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    de Blob 2 is a wonderful game that's actually pretty beefy. [March 2011, p.84]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    The level design is mostly bland, the controls aren't as tight as they should be. [Dec 2005, p.120]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    It's getting a bit of a late start considering we're already more than halfway through the 2008 season, but MLB Power Pros is the best baseball game you'll find on the Wii. [Sept 2008, p.88]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The excellent epic still holds up. [Dec 2001, p.170]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    The cut scenes look like stills from an anime film, and the story offers lots of twists and turns. [Mar 2003, p.138]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    After a couple of mediocre attempts to capture Spidey's movie magic on the DS, it seems that Vicarious Visions has finally gotten it right. [July 2007, p.95]
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