Nintendo Power's Scores
- Games
For 2,179 reviews, this publication has graded:
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57% higher than the average critic
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5% same as the average critic
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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: | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |
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| Lowest review score: | Ant Nation |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 873 out of 2179
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Mixed: 1,099 out of 2179
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Negative: 207 out of 2179
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That EA is making a concerted effort to create something unique for Wii is admirable, but at the end of the day, I'd rather play Madden NFL 09. [Sept 2009, p.89; score increased from 7.5 on Oct 2010, p.92]- Nintendo Power
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You can't go wrong with FIFA 07--but it may not be worth the upgrade if you have a recent version. [Dec. 2006, p.112]- Nintendo Power
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Overall, I enjoyed my undersea voyage quite a bit; it may have been short, but it was also very sweet. [April 2011, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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Fans of classic, side-scrolling, 2D action will love Metal Slug Anthology. [Jan. 2007, p.108]- Nintendo Power
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Mystery Dungeon is not perfect, but its robust and original aspects form a game more solid than many expected. [Nov. 2006, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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The character models rank among the best ever seen on the GCN (in any game), and the polygonal crowds look much better than the 2-D cutouts from previous wrestling titles. [Nov 2005, p.106]- Nintendo Power
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The fighting system isn't gargantuan, but the monsters make it fun. [Nov 2002, p.219]- Nintendo Power
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Whether you're looking for the next great RPG or a good reason to dust off your GameCube, Origins is a worthy title that will keep you busy for a long time to come. [Nov. 2006, p.84]- Nintendo Power
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Shake It! isn't a genre-changing masterpiece like "Super Mario Galaxy", but it stands up very well next to mere mortal platformers. [Nov 2008, p.94]- Nintendo Power
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Fans will be spellbound by the game's attention to detail. [Dec 2001, p.170]- Nintendo Power
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The easy-to-learn basics that made the game a hit 30 years ago are still there--just wrapped up in a glitzier and deeper game. [July 2008, p.90]- Nintendo Power
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Lunar Knights, the first title from Kojima Productions for the dual-screened handheld, is a supremely polished action-RPG in which you slay the bloodsuckers and their monstrous minions with two very different protagonists. [Mar. 2007, p.89]- Nintendo Power
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It's not all about cheap thrills and shock value - it's about head games and psychological horror, too. [July 2002, p.147]- Nintendo Power
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The addition of 3D is nice, but those who have already experienced the joys of Rayman 2 can probably move on. The rest of you should take this opportunity to see what you've been missing. [April 2011, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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Most card-battling games have mind-numbingly complex rules or are nauseatingly tedious, but PSO III avoids both traps admirably. [Apr 2004, p.120]- Nintendo Power
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A graphic makeover, new superfast enemies and twice as many missions as the NES version make Double Dragon Advance for the GBA a must-have for old-school fighter fans. [Jan 2004, p.160]- Nintendo Power
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The story is superb, the graphics and music are among the best on the GBA, and the concept is unique and interesting. [Feb 2005, p.112]- Nintendo Power
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Excellent graphics, animation, voice acting and control make the GCN adaptation of Finding Nemo a pleasure to watch and play. [July 2003, p.145]- Nintendo Power
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An encore with a new set of songs and the same infectious rhythm-based gameplay for up to four players. [June 2005, p.97]- Nintendo Power
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Punching up the action with frantic, arcade pacing, the real-time, 3-D game play takes card dueling to the next level. [June 2002, p.146]- Nintendo Power
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As you explore the seven extensive worlds, you'll find hidden Chaos that you can maintain in the Chao Garden. [Aug 2004, p.122]- Nintendo Power
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Contains an impressive collection of popular diversions. [Jan 2004, p.162]- Nintendo Power
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Realistic ball control and player movement play center stage. [Dec 2002, p.214]- Nintendo Power
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The animation is always smooth, fast and never choppy, and the royally difficult game is a crowning achievement for GBA shooters. [Sept 2002, p.165]- Nintendo Power
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All games look, sound and play like you remember. [May 2002, p.138]- Nintendo Power
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It's a feature-packed winner with great graphics. [Mar 2003, p.137]- Nintendo Power
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The game's far-overhead view serves the action well, but the cars appear very small, which could be a distraction. [March 2005, p.108]- Nintendo Power