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
    • 82 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    The action is intense and scores tend to be unrealistically high, but gameplay is solid and fun. [Jan 2004, p.160]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 82 Critic Score
    Although item use is complex and battlefield navigation can be a chore, gameplay is solid and production values are high. [Jan 2004, p.161]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    A fun game with a variety of simple engaging activities and bonus games. [Jan 2004, p.160]
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    • 60 Metascore
    • 50 Critic Score
    Casual Yu-Gi-Oh fans may not find enough new in the game to make it worthwhile. [Feb 2004, p.155]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Although a fixed overhead view makes control awkward on the green, the rest of the controls are intuitive. [Feb 2004, p.155]
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    • 44 Metascore
    • 48 Critic Score
    The artwork and special effects are well-executed, but the game's pacing is slow. [Dec 2003, p.146]
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    • 83 Metascore
    • 88 Critic Score
    The game doesn't make any giant advances, but why mess with perfection? [Feb 2004, p.149]
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    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Critic Score
    The graphics are a wonder, but at times the graphics are so complex, it's difficult to make out your character from the others. [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • 88 Metascore
    • 92 Critic Score
    I love how everything in this game is incorporated into the battle, including speaking withi NPC's and buying and equipping items. [Dec 2003, p.142]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    The controls are sometimes sluggish, but the overall game play is loads of fun. [Nov 2003, p.156]
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    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Play control is top-notch and the voice acting, particularly that of Christopher Walken, is excellent. [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 56 Critic Score
    The game's levels are large, but the game play is repetitive and uninspired. [Dec 2003, p.148]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    The colorful graphics are reminiscent of the art of Maurice Sendak, and the action is fast-paced and suitably challenging for young players. [Sept 2003, p.140]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    It's a fun and fresh play. [Dec 2003, p.151]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 38 Critic Score
    The battle action is simple and initially fun, but becomes less exciting as you advance. [Dec 2003, p.150]
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    • tbd Metascore
    • 58 Critic Score
    The graphics and action are pure SpongeBob - zany and fun. [Feb 2004, p.154]
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    • 57 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    Colorful graphics and sharp control make the game fun to watch and play, but the old-school punch-and-kick action gets monotonous. [Dec 2003, p.146]
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    • 59 Metascore
    • 52 Critic Score
    The competition is fierce and the speed is intense, but stunts are limited to simple twists and flips. [Jan 2004, p.159]
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    • 71 Metascore
    • 72 Critic Score
    Does an even better job at capturing the cartoon's craziness. [Feb 2004, p.151]
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    • 64 Metascore
    • 26 Critic Score
    A mediocre mess of a vehicular battle game that contains an excessive amount of violence and strong language. [Feb 2004, p.150]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 70 Critic Score
    Character movement and camera control are a chore at the beginning, but you'll adapt to them as the game progresses. [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • 53 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game is so fast-paced, it's often difficult to keep track of the action. [Jan 2004, p.161]
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    • 78 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    Vibrantly colorful graphics, a sensational sense of speed and realistic physics in a variety of track conditions make Top Gear Rally a solid and enjoyable play. [Dec 2003, p.146]
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    • 75 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    Acrobatic moves and inventive traps have never been as free-flowing as they are in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. [Feb 2004, p.151]
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    • 82 Metascore
    • 86 Critic Score
    A slow starter, but once you're on your way, it turns out to be an excellent strategy RPG. [Dec 2003, p.139]
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    • 68 Metascore
    • 76 Critic Score
    Some of the game's intricacies are a tad complex, but it's easy to understand the basics. [Jan 2004, p.159]
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    • 65 Metascore
    • 60 Critic Score
    The game works well as a button-masher, but it doesn't have the strategy elements and replayability of "Soul Calibur II." [Jan 2004, p.158]
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    • 72 Metascore
    • 66 Critic Score
    Using the same isometric view as the previous titles, Attack of the Rhynocs takes a sizeable leap in gameplay quality and variety. [Jan 2004, p.162]
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    • 63 Metascore
    • 68 Critic Score
    The game is a clever 2-D platformer that makes the most of Batman's gadgets...but has little fighting-move variety. [Jan 2004, p.160]
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    • 86 Metascore
    • 74 Critic Score
    The game's adventure element requires you to run around with your board tucked under your arm - not nearly as fun as pulling off tricks. [Jan 2004, p.162]
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