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
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Critic Score
    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]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Reasonably meaty. [Nov 2005, p.112]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 40 Critic Score
    As you might expect, facing computer-controlled opponents in an RPG-themed board game is a dreadful bore. [May 2009, p.89]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 64 Critic Score
    A solid play for Jimmy Neutron fans or anyone looking for lighthearted fun. [Dec 2003, p.144]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Seriously silly. [Aug 2004, p.122]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    If you liked Cooking Mama, give this one a try. [Apr 2009, p.88]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    Gameplay is fun and frenzied, though weapon balancing is off. [June 2005, p.97]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Control is solid, but some puzzles are nonintuitive. [Nov 2004, p.133]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    Three types of powerups give Frogger extra speed and strength. [Feb 2003, p.156]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The gameplay is flawed. The most obvious problem is the controls, which suffer due to the required use of the Control Pad. [March 2012, p.86]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Nevertheless, the title is a good choice for zoo enthusiasts and as a first step for players new to Tycoon sims. [Mar 2008, p.88]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 54 Critic Score
    It doesn't have the polish and unlockable extras of the "LOTR" games. [Jan 2005, p.138]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Though it's not quite "Resident Evil" for the E10+ set, THQ's movie-based Monster House does provide a few good scares in the man-eating manor of its title. [Sep 2006, p.85]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 62 Critic Score
    The multiplayer mode suffers a blow from strangely slow movement and some arenas that are too small to avoid large blast effects. [Feb 2005, p.110]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    The game is not challenging at the start, but the difficulty ramps up at a good clip. [June 2004, p.122]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    The motley crew of games is packed with great fun for fans of all genres. [Oct 2002, p.196]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    It's highly recommended for anyone who loves space shooters or Airwings. [July 2002, p.151]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    What happens when you take the hard-core, precision-based fighting of Guilty Gear and mix it with the multitiered four-player craziness of "Super Smash Bros."? You get Guilty Gear Dust Strikers for the DS. [Jun 2006, p.85]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 65 Critic Score
    Despite its shortcomings, Master of Disguise managers to deliver a moderately enjoyable platforming romp. [Apr 2007, p.86]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    It's a shame the puzzles aren't more varied. The structure of James Noir's Hollywood Crimes could use some work too. [Nov 2011, p.75]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 46 Critic Score
    A lot of story and dialogue leads to little action at the beginning, but it heats up if you stick with it. [May 2005, p.92]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    Has similarities to the basic game play of the "Super Smash Bros." series. [Feb 2003, p.158]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    A lot of these puzzles are downright cruel. [May 2009, p.89]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 38 Critic Score
    You'll get the most fun out of the game if you're a fan of the show. [June 2002, p.150]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 55 Critic Score
    The lack of extras is even more significant in the GBA collection because it consists of only five titles. [Nov 2005, p.112]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Crude content aside, it's a solid and enjoyable BMX riding game. [Feb 2003, p.155]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    The title is worth playing once because of the compelling world in which it's set, and being able to kick human butt cooperatively with a friend is a welcome touch, but Avatar ultimately feels like yet another middling licensed game. [Jan 2010, p.88]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 45 Critic Score
    All in all, the game would have benefited from less character and more clarity. [Aug 2007, p.88]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    Experienced gamers will probably look for more than what Touch Detective has to offer--both in story and gameplay--but Touch Detective will be a nice diversion for the younger set. [Dec. 2006, p.109]
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