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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An action-adventure that's unlike anything else out there. Fortunately, there's more to it than just a good concept; the game is eerie and atmospheric, and its unique tarantula and scorpion protagonists stand out from the usual heroes. [Mar 2009, p.89]- Nintendo Power
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A fun little flier that pretty much anyone can get into and even hardcore players will enjoy. [Nov 2010, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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The series' transition to the Wii has produced mixed results. [Dec 2007, p.82]- Nintendo Power
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Either way, Clash of Ninja 2 is a solid fighter that should appeal to Naruto and fighting-game fans alike. [Dec. 2006, p.105]- Nintendo Power
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Still, Yggdra Union has style all its own, and is a breath of fresh air in the sometimes-stale strategy-RPG genre. [Jan. 2007, p.114]- Nintendo Power
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Super Swing Golf takes the same arcade-style approach as titles like "Mario Golf" and "Hots Shots Golf", yet it manages to stand out thanks largely to the controls. [Feb. 2007, p.94]- Nintendo Power
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If you haven't played it and strategy RPGs are your thing, though, it's hard to get much better than this. [Oct 2008, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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At its core, the game plays, not surprisingly, a lot like older 2-D Mario titles. [Apr 2006, p.83]- Nintendo Power
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If making a mess without cleaning it up appeals to you, plug in Elebits. [Feb. 2007, p.94]- Nintendo Power
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Although a few activities aren't exactly winners, the majority are fun and guaranteed to familiarize new users with the bundled Wii Remote PLus controller. [June 2011, p.87]- Nintendo Power
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, someone blue--that's what you get in Mega Man Star Force, the latest adventure of Capcom's ever-vigilant hero. [Oct 2007, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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With so many versions of Tetris already on the market, it's hard to say that Tetris Axis is a must-buy. [Oct 2011, p.83]- Nintendo Power
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If you've ever played a Sims game, you should feel right at home with The Sims 3 Pets--you create and manipulate a group of Sims, this time with cats and dogs included. [Nov 2011, p.85]- Nintendo Power
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The strength of the first "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon" was its in-depth story, and that's true of the second pair of titles as well. [June 2008, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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But even with its faults, this is the best DS Madden title. [Oct 2007, p.87]- Nintendo Power
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy may not be a beefy adventure, but because virtually everything that's great about Namco Bandai's long-running series is present here, it's well worth playing. [Nov 2011, p.78]- Nintendo Power
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There isn't a world of difference between this game and last October's FIFA 06, but it's a worthy upgrade for those who have World Cup fever. [Jun 2006, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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The Nintendo 3DS version of Natsume's latest farming RPG isn't a major step up from the Nintendo DS release--in fact, they're essentially the same. [Oct 2011, p.84]- Nintendo Power
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Despite the perennial AI issues, 2006 FIFA World Cup is far from disappointing. [Jun 2006, p.86]- Nintendo Power
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For players looking for a serious board game, there's a lot to enjoy here. [Dec 2011, p.80]- Nintendo Power
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Adds some nice new features to the tried-and-true formula. [Jan 2006, p.110]- Nintendo Power
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You'll need a calm mind to tolerate the slow pace at which everything is presented to you, but you don't have to be a fishing enthusiast to enjoy Fishing Resort's eye-catching scenery and the addictive nature of the fish-collecting. [Nov 2011, p.77]- Nintendo Power
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Nonetheless, this is a solid effort, and fans of the license, especially, should check it out. [Aug 2010, p.91]- Nintendo Power
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Something old, something new, something borrowed, someone blue--that's what you get in Mega Man Star Force, the latest adventure of Capcom's ever-vigilant hero. [Oct 2007, p.88]- Nintendo Power
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Pokemon Rumble Blast is a somewhat shallow experience, but the simple action and short levels make it a good pick-up-and-play portable game. [Nov 2011, p.75]- Nintendo Power
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The playing experience is enjoyable, just different from what you might expect if your concept of Sims games is PC-based. [Jan 2006, p.112]- Nintendo Power
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It's a must for fans of the turtles and a good bet for anyone who enjoys a fun multiplayer game. [Nov 2009, p.82]- Nintendo Power
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Visually, Shinobi isn't exactly a showcase for the N3DS hardware, but the game runs smoothly and the art style works well with stereoscopic 3D. [Nov 2011, p.74]- Nintendo Power
Posted Nov 8, 2011