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
    • 59 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you can put up with some roughness around the edges, though, you're in for a satisfyingly lengthy and tough ride. [Jan 2006, p.108]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This is one of those sequels that fans never thought would happen, so even if it doesn't measure up to its legendary predecessor, we're thankful to have it. [March 2011, p.86]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Even scarier and more action-packed than the first. [June 2010, p.88]
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    • 80 Critic Score
    A charming personality and numerous play modes make Squishy Tank a real treat. [Apr 2010, p.88]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Thankfully, Warriors of Rock is compatible with tracks you've downloaded previously. [Dec 2010, p.87]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Though it's a tad short and on the easy side, de Blob 2 is a great blend of new components and the bits that made the first title a hit. [March 2011, p.85]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This may be one of the smoothest racers ever, and definitely a most-wanted on my list. [Jan 2006, p.115]
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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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    • 64 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    This game is worthy of a spot alongside Mario's best sports titles. [Feb 2011, p.82]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    You've-got-to-see-it-to-believe-it graphics certainly don't hurt. [Oct 2009, p.88]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Summon Night: Swordcraft Story may not be the biggest, most revolutionary, or most challenging RPG ever to hit the GBA, but what it lacks in some areas it makes up for with plenty of fun, variety, and solid gameplay. [Sep 2006, p.82]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's polished variety paired with a mishmash of moves, which makes Wario Land 4 fun through and through. [Nov 2001, p.144]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you're looking for something a little less straightforward than "Clubhouse Games" but not quite as quirky as "Brain Age", then this one's for you. [Sep 2007, p.85]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Play control is top-notch and the voice acting, particularly that of Christopher Walken, is excellent. [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Plenty of unlockables keep this produce market-fresh for a long time. [July 2009, p.87]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At times the game seems almost too easy, but you do have to concentrate and often employ strategy to score birdies consistently. [Mar 2006, p.86]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    As with Ocarina of Time 3D, the publisher has taken the best game in a long-running franchise and made it better in every way. [Sept 2011, p.68]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    An all-out delight. [Nov 2001, p.148]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These are superior versions of already great games, but they don't offer a different enough experience to justify the "2" in their titles. [Oct 2012, p.80]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you've never played a SimCity game, ask yourself if you like the process of building things or if you like things that are already built. If your answer is the former, SimCity DS is for you. [Aug 2007, p.88]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    That said, Sega Superstars Tennis is a love letter to Sega fans; if you consider yourself a fan at all, it's a must buy. [Apr 2008, p.85]
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    • 73 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Much has been improved since the eighth iteration, and there's a slew of new content to unlock and explore. Even the skeptics should be charmed once they've played a game or two. [March 2012, p.84]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    These are superior versions of already great games, but they don't offer a different enough experience to justify the "2" in their titles. [Oct 2012, p.80]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wii fans envious of their Xbox Live Arcade-playing cousins finally have something to crow about thanks to Geometry Wars: Galaxies. [Dec 2007, p.82]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    At a suggested price of $30, the game offers a heck of a value to boot. [March 2012, p.85]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    With so many additions, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 is the best Naruto fighting game so far, but here's hoping the next iteration includes online multiplayer. [Dec 2008, p.102]
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    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    So though it may not be the unqualified success we were hoping for, Shattered memories proves an audacious and ultimately compelling experiment. [Holiday 2009, p.84]
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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
    • 80 Critic Score
    Devil Survivor 2's sense of humor is worth an awful lot. The same goes for replay value, and this game has plenty. [March 2012, p.87]
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fortunately for gamers new to the RTS genre, Ninjatown keeps track of how many times you've failed, and asks of you want to play on an easier setting after several unsuccessful missions. [Dec 2008, p.100]
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