Nintendo Power's Scores

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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
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    But instead of controlling just one character on the battlefield, you can switch between up to four combatants as will, which adds strategy and helps keep up the game's pace. [April 2011, p.85]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Charming. [July 2009, p.87]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The well-construced platform adventure allows you to explore nine international locations and learn something of the history and geography of each area. [Mar 2004, p.118]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game boastsall of the F1 drivers, teams and tracks. [Sept 2002, p.163]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The task may be mundane, but the gameplay is solid for the most part. [Aug 2004, p.122]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game isn't deep, but it will satisfy a Digimon fan's thirst for action. [Nov 2003, p.154]
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    • 62 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A fast and fun arcade-style racer with a strong graphics-display engine and minimal clipping. [Jan 2004, p.161]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Gameplay is not deep, but it's fast and exciting. [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A fun puzzler with interesting characters. The graphics are clear and colorful but not updated from the game's original version. [Mar 2003, p.137]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The graphics and animation are top-notch. [Sept 2003, p.138]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    When you let out a Tarzan yell, animal forces will come to your aid. [Jan 2003, p.175]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Although the game doesn't have the intangibles that put "Freekstyle" over the edge, it's still a wild ride. [May 2003, p.139]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    It's got everything wrestling fans want. The sheer number of choices is a good thing. [July 2002, p.146]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The camera stays above the characters, resulting in Gauntlet-style game play. [Feb 2003, p.157]
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    • 76 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Up to four players can play cooperative linked adventures. [May 2003, p.68]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The challenge is set on high in a faithful re-creation of the Super NES game. [Nov 2002, p.230]
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    • 50 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The play control is solid, though aiming can be difficult at times. [Mar 2004, p.121]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Simple enough for young players to enjoy, but older SpongeBob fans will like it, too. [Mar 2003, p.136]
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    • 56 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Fun, but repetitive. [Feb 2004, p.68]
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    • 69 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    16 levels of wild 3-D action. [Dec 2002, p.220]
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    • 74 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    A well-produced, if slightly generic RPG. [Jan 2005, p.136]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The noteworthy music is superb, and the game's fun factor, graphics, presentation, controls and multiplayer mode are just as good. [June 2002, p.152]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Strange, creative and compelling - Cubivore is a game like no other. [Jan 2003, p.173]
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    • 81 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Big-time fighting fans will enjoy the complex moves and new fatalities. [Mar 2003, p.138]
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    • 66 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The karts are fast and the power-ups are creative. [Feb 2004, p.148]
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game's intuitive control makes it easy to pick up and play for gamers of any age or skill level. [May 2003, p.139]
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    • 42 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Play control is smooth and intuitive, but the variety of tricks is very limited. [Jan 2003, p.175]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Covers much of the same adrenaline-soaked turf as the 20-02 version. [Sept 2002, p.162]
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    • 67 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The rules are complex, but most players will get the gist of the game after a few battles. [Feb 2003, p.158]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Special bubbles and pinball bumpers in the playing field freshen up the tried-and-true, colorific fun. [Mar 2002, p.137]
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