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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Advanced difficulty keeps you from getting by with button mashing alone. [Dec 2004, p.144]- Nintendo Power
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Flashy moves, stylized art and cool characters make Samurai Jack's GCN turn every bit as entertaining as his animated series. [May 2004, p.121]- Nintendo Power
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A big collection of blast-'em-all missions packed witih combat action. [Nov 2002, p.226]- Nintendo Power
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Loaded with enemy-blasting action, the colorful action game is great for arcade fans. [July 2002, p.150]- Nintendo Power
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While surf locations are not as varied as THPS skateparks, the game delivers fun in the sun. [Nov 2002, p.224]- Nintendo Power
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The unique presentation is a crowning achievement for puzzle games. [Mar 2002, p.136]- Nintendo Power
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The story loses something in its translation from Japanese, but the game play is still crazy fun. [Feb 2003, p.155]- Nintendo Power
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It's more about a quick trigger finger than mapping out a careful plan of attack. [Mar 2002, p.134]- Nintendo Power
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An open format, great driving physics and stylized graphics contribute to a rewarding playing experience. [Feb 2005, p.113]- Nintendo Power
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Adam West and the cartoon cast lend their vocal stylings to humorous cut-scenes. [Nov 2005, p.118]- Nintendo Power
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But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]- Nintendo Power
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But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]- Nintendo Power
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But as is, nintendogs + cats is still worth a look by everyone but the most black-hearted animal-haters. [April 2011, p.80]- Nintendo Power
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There's a lot of good stuff in SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, but more attention to detail could have made it great. [Dec 2009, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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Granted, it has the same basic, easy-to-pick-up-and-play gameplay, but it also has some neat DS-exclusive features(touch-screen minigames, for example)that make it stand out. [July 2008, p.90]- Nintendo Power
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Downhill Jam will almost certainly surrender its extreme-sports crown by the time the next generation of Wii games ollies onto the scene, but for now it's the best way I can think of to get down a hill. [Feb. 2007, p.95]- Nintendo Power
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Despite there being some room for improvement, I have no problem calling Mega Man Battle Network 6 the series' best entry yet. [Aug 2006, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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The graphic quality (especially in the above-ground city) is a step up from that of the initial Incredibles GCN title. [Dec 2005, p.120]- Nintendo Power
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Capcom Classics Mini Mix delivers a triple dose of old-school fun, and as long as you don't expect more than that, you'll be in for a nostalgically good time. [Nov. 2006, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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If you're a fan of the genre, there are few better ways to get your fix on the go. [Aug 2008, p.89]- Nintendo Power
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Awakened Shadows continues the ongoing Blue Dragon storyline, which may please the series' handful of fans but will probably bore any newcomers. [July 2010, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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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]- Nintendo Power
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With tons of modes and options initially available and more goodies to unlock as you win races, you'll be pushing the pedal to the medal for a long time to come. [Sep 2007, p.87]- Nintendo Power
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While the game never really blows you away, it's hard to imagine that any fans of Mario, Sonic, or party games wouldn't be glad to have this in their collection. [Holiday 2007, p.79]- Nintendo Power
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Picross 3D isn't quite as fun as 2007's 2-D Picross DS, but it's a very good puzzle game nonetheless. [June 2010, p.87]- Nintendo Power
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The team obviously had a blast making Raving Rabbids; I only wish they had prolonged that enjoyment to deliver a meatier game. [Jan. 2007, p.97]- Nintendo Power
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Samurai Warriors: Katana is fun, and makes good use of the Wii's motion controls without being tiring. [Jan 2008, p.87]- Nintendo Power